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Trump’s Nuke Week: ‘Obliteration’—Or Did Two Bombs Slip Away?

Key Point Summary – Trump’s nuclear balance sheet

  • White House calls strikes devastating and successful
  • Pentagon touts destruction of Iran’s major nuclear sites
  • Israel and Rubio question real impact of attacks
  • Secret intel warns uranium may have vanished
  • Possible two nuclear bombs still unaccounted for
  • Iran’s nuclear scientists reportedly on the run
  • International community divided on next steps

Nuclear Aftershock and Rising Doubts

The White House wasted no time declaring victory. With a cascade of dramatic footage, President Trump hailed the midnight bombings last Saturday on Iran’s nuclear facilities as the most decisive military action in decades. Pentagon officials quickly echoed the claim, boasting of precision strikes that flattened hardened sites like Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan.

But while Trump presented a picture of total success, cracks have already begun to form in the narrative. Behind closed doors, intelligence insiders and international allies are warning: not everything adds up.

Skepticism From Allies and Within

Senator Marco Rubio, a loyal hawk and usual Trump supporter, took to the Senate floor with a warning. “We shouldn’t assume this is over,” he said. “There are gaps in what we know.”

Israeli defense officials, typically aligned with U.S. military assessments, expressed quiet concerns. Leaks from Mossad insiders suggest that Fordo’s outer ring was hit—but the underground core may still be intact.

Even former generals voiced concern. One retired Air Force commander told FOX, “Fordo was built deep for a reason. Bunker busters might not have reached the core.”

Have Iran’s ‘Nuke Fuel’ Disappeared?

The most chilling twist came from a leaked British intelligence report. According to the source, as much as 400 kilograms of weapons-grade uranium may have been moved shortly before the U.S. strike. That amount is enough, one nuclear expert claimed, to create two atomic bombs with the destructive power of Hiroshima.

Fear remains. Tehran, long accused of deception, may have preemptively hidden its most lethal materials. If true, it renders much of the strike’s success symbolic.

White House on Defense

Faced with mounting questions, the administration doubled down. “We have no evidence of any such uranium being moved,” a National Security Council spokesperson said. “The facilities were targeted, the scientists were neutralized, and the threat was crippled.”

Yet the damage control has done little to slow the speculation. CNN aired satellite images suggesting post-strike vehicle activity at nearby desert facilities. Iran’s government, meanwhile, remains eerily silent.

Israel’s Uneasy Position

Despite participating in the intelligence gathering, Israeli officials remain tight-lipped. However, behind the scenes, there’s pressure building. Israel’s war cabinet has met three times since the strike. “They’re not convinced the job is finished,” one insider told Haaretz.

Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly warned Trump not to stop short. Now, with the White House declaring “mission accomplished,” Israel may be preparing for unilateral follow-up strikes.

Fallout and Fear

The United Nations called for an emergency session. Russia condemned the strike. China accused the U.S. of global destabilization. And inside Iran, Supreme Leader Khamenei vowed “revenge of fire.”

Protests erupted in Tehran and Qom, where crowds demanded retaliation. Iranian proxies in Lebanon and Iraq have already mobilized. As one Hezbollah commander put it: “This isn’t over—it’s just begun.”

Uranium Trail Still Cold

For now, no one knows where the uranium is—if it ever moved. But that uncertainty is what haunts intelligence agencies. Because while the images of fireballs and precision strikes dominated news feeds, the fear of a hidden nuclear cache remains.

Experts from the IAEA and MI6 warn that Iran’s nuclear scientists may have gone rogue. Some suspect Pakistan, North Korea, or even Russia could be aiding a new hidden program.

Global Response Mixed

European leaders remain cautious. France called the operation “bold but dangerous.” Germany offered guarded support. The UK’s Prime Minister demanded clarity on the uranium claims.

Meanwhile, Trump’s base cheered. Polls show a 6-point bump in approval. Yet among moderates, concern is rising over a new arms race.

A World on Edge

With the uranium unaccounted for and Iran’s response still unknown, the question remains: Was this strike the final blow to Tehran’s nuclear ambition—or merely a spark in a larger fire?

As the international community braces for fallout, one thing is certain—Trump’s nuclear balance sheet is still wide open, and the ledger may have more to reveal in the days ahead.

What Comes Next?

As new intelligence emerges, and global leaders scramble to confirm what really happened beneath the bunkers of Iran, the world is left to wonder: Will Trump’s nuclear balance sheet mark the beginning of peace—or a prelude to something far worse?

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