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The Attack that Knocked Back Iran’s Nuclear Program

The first in a series of expert interviews about what happens next

The Attack that Knocked Back Iran’s Nuclear Program

EXPERT INTERVIEW — Israeli airstrikes against targets associated with Iran’s nuclear program early Friday have seemingly dealt a devastating blow as Iranian media confirms the deaths of several top Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists.

As Israel promises ongoing operations to dismantle and degrade Tehran’s ability to build a nuclear weapon, what could this mean for the region and what indicators are the experts looking for next when it comes to the potential unintended consequences of this operation?

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