Despite the US attack, Iran’s nuclear program continued, new reports increased the concern of the US and Israel

According to a recent report in the New York Times, Iran’s nuclear program has not suffered major damage despite the US attack in June. The report said that while the damage was done, it was not enough to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Regional officials claim that Iran still has enough uranium to make about 11 nuclear bombs. The 2015 nuclear deal has expired, and no new deal is being discussed. Therefore, the possibility of a new war in the Middle East is increasing. According to Israeli media, “the next war is now only a matter of time.” Intelligence agencies believe that Iran has moved most of its uranium stockpile to secret locations.

Work is going on day and night on new missile factories
The report claims that Iran is building a new enrichment facility called “Pickaxe Mountain”. Meanwhile, International Crisis Group expert Ali Vaiz says Iranian missile factories are operating 24 hours a day. He estimates that in the event of a war, Iran is preparing to fire 2,000 missiles simultaneously at Israel — a level no air defense system would be able to fully stop.

In the June war, Iran also fired about 500 missiles, of which Israeli systems failed to intercept about 50. Meanwhile, a CNN investigative report claims that China recently sent Iran 2,000 tons of chemicals needed to build solid fuel missiles.

Rapidly increasing missile capability
European intelligence agencies say the shipment could enable Iran to build hundreds of new missiles. Before June, Iran had about 2,700 ballistic missiles and is now close to that level. Iranian officials believe that war with Israel is inevitable, so preparations are moving at a fast pace.

Nuclear capacity remains strong
A large portion of Iran’s enriched uranium is safe from war, according to IAEA chief Rafael Grossi. He estimates that the country currently has 400 kg of 60% enriched uranium – which is considered very close to the level needed to build a nuclear weapon.

Two factions in Iran, but agreed on the war
Two factions are forming within Iran’s ruling party – one faction wants limited talks, while the other sees any deal as futile. However, both believe that the next war with Israel is inevitable, so preparations are in full swing.