Iran nuclear bomb

'Hundreds of strikes per day': Former CENTCOM deputy says US can wipe out Islamic Regime in hours

A possible first wave of an attack on Iran would focus on strategic missile sites and launchers, the most immediate threats to US forces and Israel, a former CENTCOM official told the Post.

 The U.S. Air Force B-2 bomber "Spirit of Oklahoma" is refueled in-flight over Eastern Washington state, April, 27, 2002 while participating in "Northern Edge," Alaska's largest annual joint training exercise.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026.

Khamenei taunts US by not limiting missiles, nuclear program: Will world confront him? - editorial

US President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, February 13, 2026.

Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks, Tehran likely to make deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addresses the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha, February 7, 2026; illustrative.

Trump admin. expects Araghchi to bring 'meaningful substance' to next meeting, sources tell 'Post'


Step by step: How to build a nuclear bomb - explainer

How did Iran build a bomb, what are enriched uranium and plutonium, what role do centrifuges play, and how would the destruction of a reactor buried 90 meters underground be carried out? 

 Centrifuges in a nuclear reactor. Separation of uranium.

Blasts heard in Tehran after Trump warns all to evacuate Iranian capital

Haifa oil refinery shut down after Iranian missile strike that killed three • IDF targets Iranian state TV • 24 killed, over 590 wounded since operation began

 Fire of Israeli attack on Shahran Oil depot is seen following the Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025

IDF pummels Tehran with heavy fire, 50 Israeli fighter jets take part in attacks

Some 50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets operated over the skies of Tehran throughout Saturday night, targeting facilities related to Iran's nuclear program.

 An Israel Air Force jet takes off. March 18, 2025.

Who are the nuclear brains Israel assassinated? - explainer

The IDF confirmed on Saturday that nine senior scientists and experts in the Iranian nuclear project were killed on Friday night.

IDF strikes Iran

At least 35 people wounded following Iranian missile barrage

Trump: Hope Israel and Iran reach ceasefire deal • Israel's air superiority may bring war's end sooner than expected • 16 Israelis killed, at least 390 wounded

 Emergency personnel operate after missiles were launched from Iran to Israel, in Haifa, Israel, June 15, 2025

Netanyahu: Israeli jets will fly over Tehran soon, we will strike every site

Despite claims from Iranian officials, Netanyahu said that Israel had caused "real damage" to Iran's nuclear program.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu holds a news conference in Jerusalem.

Tehran claims success in latest missile barrage against Israel amid rising tensions

The IRGC Aerospace Force is employing precision-guided and smart missile systems to strike military centers and airbases, according to Tasnim News.

 Rescue personnel work at an impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, Israel, June 14, 2025.

Limited damage at Iran's Fordow nuclear site, Iranian official says

The US has greater capabilities for potentially destroying Fordow, since Washington has the 30,000-pound mega bunker buster MOAB ("Mother of All Bombs").

A handout satellite image shows a general view of the Natanz nuclear facility after a fire, in Natanz, Iran July 8, 2020

Iran warns US, UK and France against helping stop Iranian strikes on Israel

Iran and Israel targeted each other with missiles and airstrikes after Israel launched its biggest-ever air offensive against its longtime foe in a bid to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.

 The scene of a hit from a ballistic missile attack on Israeli fired from Iran, in Ramat Gan. June 13, 2025.

IDF warns Iranians near weapons facilities to evacuate, seven killed from Iranian fire overnight

Ten Israelis killed, at least 270 wounded across two days of Iranian strikes • Drone intrusion sirens blare in northern Israel • IDF targets top Houthi military leader

Flames and smoke rise, following what the Iranian Red Crescent Society says was an Israeli strike, in a location given as Tehran, Iran, in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on June 15, 2025.