Before and after photos show key differences of Iran’s nuclear sites after US bombing as expert explains the impact
ArchiveFirst published June 23, 2025. It may not reflect later developments.
New satellite photos show clear destruction at Iran’s nuclear sites following US airstrikes ordered by Donald Trump. The attacks targeted Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan after rising tensions between Israel and Iran led to deadly exchanges. Trump boasted, “Monumental Damage was done… Obliteration is an accurate term!”
At Fordow, bombs created visible craters and ash-covered terrain, though much of the facility is buried deep inside a mountain. Expert David Albright told CNN the blasts likely hit the underground enrichment halls, causing “considerable damage” and possibly “total destruction.”
Natanz, hit previously by Israel, now shows fresh craters above underground structures. Satellite images confirm new impacts where uranium enrichment likely occurs.
Isfahan, Iran’s largest nuclear complex, appears heavily damaged with collapsed buildings and ash across the site. Experts say tunnel entrances were filled with soil to contain explosions or leaks. The main uranium conversion facility was also hit, hinting the US aimed to destroy enriched uranium stockpiles.
These images highlight the strike’s severity and the ongoing risk of escalation.
