WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch Ron Dermer on the U.S. Airstrikes as Iran Returns Fire
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Jun 23, 2025 Ron Dermer, the Minister of Strategic Affairs of Israel and a close advisor to Prime Minister Netanyahu, dives into the recent U.S. airstrikes against Iran. He discusses the implications for Israel’s security and the broader Middle East, particularly how these actions might weaken Iran's nuclear program. Dermer also evaluates the regional responses, including missile threats from Iran and the ongoing complexities of U.S.-Israel relations. He emphasizes the importance of military strength in shaping diplomatic ties, especially in light of rising tensions.
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Trump's Nuclear Strike Decision
- President Trump decided to strike Iranian nuclear sites after diplomacy failed to dismantle Iran's nuclear program.
- The U.S. targeted three key enrichment sites to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Uranium Enrichment Stages Explained
- Iran's uranium enrichment stages accelerate as they move from low to highly enriched uranium.
- Attacking sites enriched to 60% uranium disrupts their rapid leap to weapon-grade uranium.
Israel's Multi-Faceted Nuclear Attacks
- Israel targeted not only enrichment sites but also centrifuge manufacturing and main nuclear scientists in Iran.
- These coordinated strikes aim to cripple Iran's nuclear development comprehensively.