Jon Finer on U.S. Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Facilities and Diplomatic Solutions

U.S. Military Operations and Intelligence Assessments

• 🚀 The U.S. military conducted extraordinary operations, flying over 30 hours to strike precise targets in Iran, demonstrating global military capability.
• ⚠️ The administration's presentation of intelligence regarding the strikes has been inconsistent, leading to internal arguments about the outcome and damage assessment.
• 🎯 While aboveground facilities may have been destroyed, the key question is how quickly Iran could reconstitute them, suggesting military action alone is not a durable solution.

Visibility and Diplomatic Necessity

• 🔍 A significant problem is the reduced visibility into Iran's nuclear program due to the absence of international inspectors, who were present because of the nuclear deal.
• ✈️ Without inspectors, the U.S. and allies are