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Officials admitted that Fordo, long reinforced against outside attack, was not entirely destroyed, though its infrastructure was significantly crippled. They cautioned that Iran may still retain partial nuclear enrichment capabilities despite the assault.

Iran’s Reaction
Tehran reacted with fury. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denounced the strikes in Istanbul, accusing Washington of sabotaging diplomacy and disregarding European mediation.

“Iran reserves every option to defend its people and its national interests,” Araghchi warned, though he offered no specifics. Asked whether U.S. bases might become targets, he said only: “Our response will be based on legitimate self-defense. Many options lie before us.”