Iran could recover some enriched uranium after US strikes, Israeli official says
An Israeli official has raised concerns that Iran may take advantage of any chaos following potential U.S. strikes to recover enriched uranium stored in an underground facility alleged to have been previously attacked by Israel.
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated that Iran could use the cover of a U.S. strike on its nuclear facilities to retrieve enriched uranium from the Fordow facility near the city of Qom. The Israeli government, a longstanding critic of Iran’s nuclear program, has not officially commented on the matter.
The Fordow facility has been a point of contention in the ongoing tensions between Iran and Western powers, with Iran previously using it for enriching uranium to 20% purity, well beyond the limits set by the 2015 nuclear deal. The facility is said to be heavily fortified, buried deep underground to protect it from potential airstrikes.
The U.S. and Iran have been engaged in a standoff over Iran’s nuclear activities, with the U.S. advocating for a tougher stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The recent assassination of a top Iranian nuclear scientist, which Iran has blamed on Israel, has further escalated tensions in the region.
Iran has consistently denied seeking nuclear weapons and maintains that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only. The country has also accused Israel of destabilizing the region and conducting covert operations to sabotage its nuclear activities.
The potential recovery of enriched uranium by Iran from the Fordow facility, if true, could have significant implications for the already fragile nuclear non-proliferation efforts in the region.
Sources Analysis:
Israeli official – The Israeli government has a history of opposing Iran’s nuclear program and has a vested interest in highlighting potential threats posed by Iran.
Iranian government – The Iranian government has denied seeking nuclear weapons and blames regional instability on actions by Israel and the U.S.
Fact Check:
Israeli official’s statement – Unconfirmed claims, as the potential for Iran to recover enriched uranium is speculative and has not been independently verified.
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