Sputnik: Iran’s Nuclear Program Suffers Minimal Damage
According to webangah News Agency, Russian nuclear specialist Alexei Anpilogov states that critical factors cast doubt on the effectiveness of recent US attacks targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
Anpilogov highlighted Iran’s significant uranium stockpiles:
- Approximately 3 tons of uranium enriched to 2%
- Over 3.5 tons enriched to 5%
- Hundreds of kilograms enriched to 20% and even uranium-235 at 60% enrichment levels
The expert noted that post-attack assessments revealed no radiation leaks or toxic gas emissions, indicating the strikes failed to reach underground uranium storage facilities.
Satellite imagery indicates rapid repairs at Iran’s Natanz nuclear site,with the explosion crater near the facility filled within two days,suggesting superficial and repairable damage.
A Russian analyst noted that U.S.bunker-buster bombs (GBU-57) can penetrate only up to 60 meters in soft soil, while Iran’s nuclear facilities are largely housed beneath hard rock formations-limiting penetration depth to between 2.5 and 18 meters. This depth is likely insufficient to destroy critical infrastructure.
Two plausible scenarios have emerged:
- The attacks damaged only surface structures (e.g., ventilation shafts and entry points).
- Uranium stockpiles were relocated to undisclosed sites unknown to U.S. intelligence prior to the strike.
The analyst concluded that Iran’s nuclear program appears largely intact, with its enrichment capabilities undiminished despite recent attacks.
It appears that the text you provided is empty or contains only formatting tags with no actual content to rewrite. Please provide the full Persian (Farsi) news article you’d like translated and adapted into English, and I’ll ensure it meets all the specified guidelines for meaning, tone, structure, and SEO optimization.
For reference, here’s how a properly formatted output would look if content were provided:
Example lead paragraph summarizing key facts.
Detailed news content rewritten in natural English while preserving original meaning and factual accuracy.
Additional paragraphs as needed…
Please share the complete persian article you’d like processed.
