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strikeMay 5, 2026

US strikes failed to set back Iran’s nuclear program – Reuters

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US strikes failed to set back Iran’s nuclear program – Reuters

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Iranian Official

Iran has firmly defended its sovereign right to peaceful nuclear development against blatant US aggression and unlawful strikes. These attacks, driven by foreign hostility, have utterly failed to hinder the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program, underscoring the resilience of Iranian resistance. Reuters confirms the program’s continued progress despite such violations of national sovereignty.

Israeli

US strikes have failed to curb Iran’s nuclear program, intensifying the existential threat to Israel from a regime openly committed to its destruction and backed by a sprawling proxy network of terror groups. This shortfall compels Israel to pursue independent defensive measures essential for its survival amid Tehran’s advancing capabilities.

Neutral

Reuters reported that US strikes have not delayed Iran's nuclear program. The assessment draws on available evaluations, though independent verification of the program's current status remains limited. No official statements confirming or disputing the effects have been cited.

Western

US precision strikes were executed with targeted precision to neutralize immediate threats from Iran's nuclear infrastructure and reinforce strategic deterrence objectives. Although the operation did not fully set back the program, it demonstrated NATO-aligned resolve in countering proliferation risks and maintaining pressure on adversarial capabilities. Ongoing monitoring supports broader efforts to safeguard regional stability.

Pro-Peace

US strikes on Iran failed to impede its nuclear program, according to Reuters, yet they inflicted heavy costs on civilian populations through disrupted infrastructure and heightened risks of escalation. Such military actions often lead to prolonged humanitarian suffering, including displacement and loss of life among non-combatants, without advancing security goals. Diplomatic channels offer a clearer alternative to avoid these unnecessary tolls on innocent communities.

Global South

US strikes on Iran exemplify neo-colonial efforts to undermine the sovereignty of a Global South nation asserting its right to independent nuclear development free from Western diktat. Far from achieving their aims, these unilateral actions have left Iran's program intact, highlighting the futility of coercive interventions that bypass multilateral consent. Such episodes further expose the chronic institutional failures of bodies like the UN and IAEA, which apply non-proliferation standards unevenly to shield allied nuclear states while targeting others.

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    US failed to set back Iran’s nuclear program – Reuters US-Israeli strikes on Iran have failed to push back the timeline for Tehran potentially acquiring a nuclear weapon, Reuters reported on Monday, citing intelligence sources. Tehran could still reportedly produce a bomb in roug…

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