Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated following recent US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, with conflicting reports about the effectiveness of these strikes and the status of Iran's nuclear program.

US President Donald Trump has vehemently denied claims that Iran managed to secure enriched uranium before the US attacks. "It was not removed from the facility," Trump stated on his social media platform Truth Social, arguing that such an operation would have been too time-consuming and dangerous [1][2]. He further asserted that vehicles seen at the Fordo facility belonged to "concrete workers trying to cover the shafts" [1][2].

However, Trump's statements have been met with skepticism from European intelligence agencies, though specific details of their assessments were not provided in the sources [3][4]. This disagreement highlights the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the current state of Iran's nuclear capabilities.

Meanwhile, Israel appears to be maintaining a proactive stance in the region. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on social media that he has instructed the Israeli army to prepare a new action plan against Iran [3][4]. The objectives of this plan include maintaining air superiority over Iran, preventing the reconstruction of its nuclear program and ballistic missile production, and addressing Iran's support for what Israel terms "terrorist activities" [3][4].

Katz warned that the recent operation in Iran was merely a "commercial" for Israeli policy following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, suggesting that Israel no longer considers any targets immune from potential strikes [3][4].

The situation remains volatile, with Israel reportedly conducting new attacks in Lebanon, further complicating the regional dynamics [3][4]. As tensions continue to simmer, the international community watches closely for any signs of further escalation or diplomatic breakthroughs in this long-standing conflict.