According to international reports, the tense situation between Iran and Israel is once again resonating. Iranian military commander Abdul Rahim Mousavi has warned that Israel could break the ceasefire at any moment. Our forces are ready, if Israel attacks, we will respond befittingly.
Meanwhile, the resumption of work on Iran’s nuclear sites has shaken the sleep of America and Israel. Satellite images of bulldozers moving in Fordow and Isfahan and news of the construction of new tunnels have indicated that Iran is preparing to further strengthen its nuclear power. According to reports by the New York Times and Reuters, these activities of Iran are not limited to just removing debris, but also show the possibility of new fortifications and secret tunnels. It should be remembered that some time ago, US President Donald Trump made the situation more serious by carrying out airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. But Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had given a stern warning by attacking a US military base in Qatar. But after this, Trump had called off the war.
Israel’s renewed war preparations
Israel, which was reduced to rubble by Iranian missiles, is now busy replenishing its arsenal. According to a report by Calcalisteq, Israel showed the world a glimpse of its secret weapons in the 12-day war with Iran. These included iron beam laser weapons, stand-off weapons and drones, which caused a lot of destruction in Iran. According to a report by Popular Mechanics, the iron beam is a 100 kilowatt high-energy laser system, which can destroy rockets and explosive warheads in the air. The system is more efficient and cost-effective than Iron Dome. Israel’s defense companies—IAI, Rafael, and Elbit Systems—are now operating at full capacity. In the first quarter of 2025, these companies reported an order backlog of 235 billion shekels. But the war has taken a toll on Israel’s weapons stockpiles. Hundreds of aircraft need repairs, and delays in purchasing new weapons are putting pressure on the Defense Ministry. According to a CNBC report, Israel is spending billions of dollars to retool its arsenal, including new stealth weapons.
Can Iran still build a nuclear bomb?
Iran’s nuclear program has been severely damaged by US and Israeli strikes. The attacks on the Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan nuclear facilities have dented Iran’s hopes. But Jeffrey Lewis, an arms control expert at the Middlebury Institute, told NBC News that Iran may still have significant technology and a stockpile of enriched uranium. The US has also admitted that 400 kg of uranium has been stolen from the Fordow plant. But the question is, can Iran still make a nuclear bomb? The only known factory in Isfahan, which could convert uranium into solid metal, was destroyed in an Israeli attack. If Iran does not have a secret plant, it will be difficult for it to make an atomic bomb. However, satellite images showing the resumption of construction work at Fordow and Isfahan have increased the concerns of the US and Israel. According to the Global Times report, this preparation by Iran is not just defensive, but points to the possibility of a large nuclear program.
How much economic devastation has Iran suffered in the war?
The war between Iran and Israel, which began on June 13, caused a lot of destruction in both countries. According to Israeli media, Iranian missiles damaged more than 30,000 buildings in Israel. The cities of Tel Aviv and Ashkelon were the most affected, with 24,932 and 10,793 compensation claims filed, respectively. The Israeli tax authority received 38,700 claims, most of which related to damage to homes, vehicles and machinery. The economic burden of this disaster is set to fall heavily on Israel, according to a report by the Washington Times.
Iran was not spared from the brunt of this war either. American and Israeli attacks destroyed Iran’s nuclear facilities, dealing a major blow to its nuclear capabilities. But the Iranian government has not made public the exact extent of this damage. According to a report by Business Insider, Iran’s economic problems could increase, as billions of dollars will be spent on repairing and rebuilding the nuclear facilities. Meanwhile, the leading religious leader of Iran’s Shia Muslims, Mufti Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi, has issued a fatwa declaring Trump and Netanyahu “enemies”, in which Muslims are forbidden from supporting these leaders.
Trump gets permission to attack Iran in the US Congress
The news that Trump got permission to attack Iran in the US Congress further complicated the situation. Democratic Party Senator Tim Kaine’s proposal, which required Trump to seek parliamentary approval for an attack on Iran, was rejected in the Senate. Most Republican Party lawmakers opposed it, who believe that Iran is a “major threat”. According to a New York Times report, this decision has given Trump wide latitude for further military action against Iran. But Iran did not completely rule out the possibility of talks with the US on the nuclear issue. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said on state TV, “We are open to talks, but not on America’s terms.” On the other hand, the US has made it clear that it will not negotiate directly with Iran.He will do it.
