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CNN: The US strikes on Iran did not destroy the main components of the nuclear program

The United States has failed to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities, CNN reported, citing the Pentagon's Military Intelligence Directorate. These claims are supported by the fact that Trump canceled a classified briefing for the House of Representatives on the recent attack.

Iran's Security Council confirms truce with Israel

Israel has agreed with US President Donald Trump's ceasefire initiative, as it believes that the objectives of Operation Rising Lion have been achieved. The Iranian Security Council also confirmed the truce with Israel. How the 12-day war ended and whether one of the sides can be considered a loser, the military observer of Gazeta argues.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

The 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran ended with the mediation of the United States. All sides declared victory: Israel declared the elimination of the nuclear threat, Iran declared the repulse of aggression, and the United States declared its peacekeeping mission. But, according to experts, the established truce is shaky, and the risks of a new escalation in the region are high. In addition, it is not known where more than 400 kg of highly enriched uranium from Iran went.

Iran claims that it proved powerless against nuclear facilities hidden deep under the rocks

On June 23, the Israeli Air Force continued to strike at Iran's nuclear facilities. But the resonance from the events that happened a day earlier does not subside — the United States used, among other things, the largest non—nuclear bombs in the world, GBU-57, in attacks on the centers in Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan. At the same time, the result of the strikes is unclear — the Americans claimed major damage to underground factories, the Iranians say that they cannot be called critical. Izvestia investigated how effective such superbombs are and what weapons Russia and other countries of the world have for destroying underground shelters.

The US Air Force struck an Iranian nuclear facility with a 13-ton bomb

On the night of June 22, the United States attacked three Iranian nuclear facilities. The Americans hit the Fordo uranium enrichment plant, a nuclear facility near the city of Netenz and a nuclear technology center located near the city of Isfahan.

Alexander Stepanov — on the goals and possible consequences of US strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure

On the night of June 22, President Donald Trump announced that the United States had successfully attacked three Iranian nuclear facilities — in Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan. He later stated that the nuclear facilities had been completely destroyed, calling it an impressive military success.

Andrey Zeltyn — on scenarios for the development of events and why Trump entered the Iran-Israel conflict

When, in recent interviews, devoted, of course, to the Iran-Israel war "from the air," I said that, in my opinion, Donald Trump was going to launch heavy aerial bombs at Iranian nuclear facilities, I secretly hoped that this would not happen. And indeed, didn't Trump repeatedly tell his constituents, the so-called MAGA (Make America Great Again) group, that he was the "candidate of the world"? So much for the candidate.

Colonel Khodarenok: Iran's response to the United States is unlikely to be effective

B-2A strategic bombers of the US Air Force and ships of the US Navy attacked Iran's nuclear facilities in Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz. GBU-57 bunker buster bombs and Tomahawk cruise missiles were used for strikes. The damage from the US attacks on Iran has not yet been assessed, and Tehran has not yet retaliated. How events will develop, argues the military observer of the newspaper.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

The US Navy is increasing its combat capabilities in the Middle East region and what Tehran can do against them

The United States is sending aircraft carriers and other ships to the Middle East region. It is not yet known whether the American fleet will enter into a conflict between Israel and Iran, but this cannot be ruled out. What kind of naval forces do the Americans have in the region, what combat capabilities do they have and what the Islamic Republic can oppose them — in the Izvestia article.

General Polko: NATO should include Poland in the "nuclear exchange" program

Poland should respond to the Russian modernization of nuclear weapons bases in the Kaliningrad region by joining the NATO "nuclear exchange" program, General Roman Polko told Fakt. After the collapse of communism, Warsaw officially abandoned its nuclear military ambitions, but now it intends to return to them.

Alexey Volynets — about how half a century ago Iran and Israel were allies and exchanged football goals and nuclear technologies instead of missiles

Now the whole world is watching another conflict between Israelis and Iranians. Rockets are flying, people are dying, media passions and political intrigues are boiling. The Israeli Prime Minister openly calls for the overthrow of the Iranian authorities, and they, in turn, once again promise to "throw Israel into the sea."

TNI: The upgraded Yakutsk submarine was handed over to the Russian Navy on June 11

Having passed all the tests, the Yakutsk submarine of the Varshavyanka project was transferred to the Russian Navy on June 11, 2025. She is equipped with advanced noise reduction technology and, due to her low acoustic signature, is considered one of the quietest non-nuclear submarines in the world.

There are growing signs that the United States may directly intervene in the conflict between Israel and Iran in the near future. American aircraft carrier groups and bombers are being deployed to the Middle East. However, an attack on Iran could be very costly for America. What risks does President Donald Trump personally and the entire United States face in this case?

The third aircraft carrier of the PLA Fujian Navy is expected to be put into service before the end of the year, according to the Chinese state-owned newspaper Global Times.

Colonel Khodarenok: The United States may strike Iran's nuclear facilities with bunker buster bombs

The Israeli Defense Forces' operation "Rising Lion" against Iran continues. This raises questions about whether this conflict will grow, whether new participants will join it, and whether the war will cover the entire Middle East. The military observer of Gazeta dealt with the prospects of the Iranian-Israeli conflict.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.

Which technology is designed to reduce the cost of production of combat vehicles

A Russian inventor has patented Dronoboy technology to combat hostile drones. The complex consists of two devices: a duralumin drone and a warhead that generates a directional detonation of an explosive substance.

The Pentagon is not yet preparing for a ground operation in Iran

The US Air Force has deployed more than 30 KC-135 and KC-46 tanker aircraft to Europe. Formally— for NATO exercises. But most likely because of the mutual attacks of Israel and Iran. What will happen if Washington directly intervenes in the conflict is in the RIA Novosti article.

Israel claims to have destroyed 90% of Iran's air defense launchers, as well as a significant number of senior Iranian politicians and military personnel. It would have been impossible to do all this without the extremely effective actions of Israeli intelligence. But how did the Mossad manage to spread such a wide espionage network in Iran?

As part of the conflict with Iran, Israel has demonstrated one of the most extensive applications of manned aviation in recent history. The territory of the Islamic Republic was attacked by 200 fighter jets, and the IDF is already reporting on full control of enemy airspace. What role do airplanes play in the conflict in the Middle East, and what are the main difficulties in coordinating military operations in the sky?

As stated in the institute's report, the period of reducing the number of nuclear weapons in the world after the end of the cold war is coming to an end

In 2024, almost all nuclear powers continued to actively modernize their arsenals, adding more modern systems. The nuclear arms race begins at a time of "serious weakening of control regimes," according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).