Damage Underestimated: The Hidden Impact of US Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Sites

Former President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that US strikes caused significant damage to Iran's nuclear sites. Satellite images suggest Iran prepared for the strikes, potentially safeguarding assets underground. Australia supports the US actions while advocating for diplomacy and de-escalation in the region.

Former President Donald Trump has publicly stated that US military strikes have caused 'monumental damage' to Iran's nuclear sites. He made this assertion on his Truth Social platform, although official assessments of the impact are still ongoing.

An independent analysis by the Washington-based Institute for Science and International Security suggests that Iran may have preemptively filled tunnels at its Isfahan and Fordo nuclear sites with soil, possibly to shield critical infrastructure from the attacks. Satellite images from Airbus appear to confirm this preparation, showing considerable structural damage.

Australia has voiced conditional support for the US's unilateral actions, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasizing the importance of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weaponry, while also urging for diplomatic solutions.

(With inputs from agencies.)