A major scare is growing in Washington and Tel Aviv. A 400kg stockpile of enriched uranium in Iran has gone missing—and no one knows exactly where it is.
This uranium, enriched to 60%, was just 30% short of becoming weapons-grade. According to US Vice President JD Vance, that’s enough to make up to 10 nuclear bombs. The material disappeared just days before the US bombed three key Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
Did Iran Move the Uranium in Time?
Reports suggest that Iran might have shifted the uranium and some sensitive equipment to a hidden location before the attack. Satellite images from just before the strike show 16 trucks outside the Fordow plant, a nuclear facility buried inside a mountain and considered almost bomb-proof.
But after the airstrikes, the trucks were gone. The uranium was gone. Israeli and US officials now believe the material was likely taken to another underground site near Isfahan, Iran’s ancient capital.
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A Bombing Campaign and a Bigger Question
The United States used B-2 stealth bombers and GBU-37 bunker buster bombs to target Iran’s heavily protected nuclear sites. President Trump called the 37-hour mission a “complete success,” claiming the program was “obliterated.”
But post-strike satellite images show something worrying: the buildings were damaged, yes, but the uranium was already moved. So, what exactly was destroyed?
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Who’s Telling the Truth?
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had last inspected the uranium one week before the strike. Its chief, Rafael Grossi, said it is “essential” to resume inspections immediately. He also warned the UN that rising tensions could stop diplomatic efforts completely.
Iran says its nuclear program is peaceful. But Israel claims Tehran is almost at the “point of no return” in building nuclear weapons.
Meanwhile, US intelligence has been sending mixed signals. A CNN report said Iran was still years away from building a bomb. But days later, America’s intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard changed her stance—saying Iran could build one in just weeks.
Why the sudden change? President Trump publicly said her previous intel was “wrong.” Hours before the attack, he urged both Iran and Israel to “reach an agreement before it’s too late.”
What Happens Next?
Iran has threatened to pull out of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)—a major agreement that prevents countries from building nukes. But Iranian officials also said they won’t abandon the program, hinting at more resistance and less cooperation going forward.
Right now, no one really knows where that uranium is. And that’s what makes this story so dangerous. Because if Iran does have it, and if they decide to use it, the world could be dealing with a far bigger crisis.
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