Iran Could Recover Uranium From Bombed Site, Raising Nuclear Concerns
ISFAHAN, Iran – U.S. intelligence assessments indicate Iran may be able to retrieve enriched uranium from its nuclear facility in Isfahan, which was struck by the United States last year, according to reports. The possibility of Iran regaining access to the material has become a significant concern for the Trump administration, as reported by The New York Times.
The facility, targeted during the June 22, 2025 strikes as part of a broader conflict known as the Twelve-Day War, housed stockpiles of uranium. Officials now believe a “very narrow access point” exists that could allow Iran to move the uranium, The Times reported.
While details regarding the amount of uranium potentially recoverable remain limited, the development underscores the challenges in fully neutralizing Iran’s nuclear program. The strikes were intended to degrade Iran’s nuclear capabilities, but the latest intelligence suggests complete success may not have been achieved.
President Trump has not ruled out the possibility of a ground operation to secure the remaining stockpiles, though no decision has been made. The situation is particularly sensitive given ongoing international efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
The Times of Israel first reported on the potential for Iran to access the uranium. Satellite imagery from February shows dirt mounds near the Isfahan site, potentially indicating activity related to the recovery effort.
