TechFlow news, June 28 — According to CNN, as the Trump administration shifts from military strikes against Iran toward diplomatic negotiations, the final military and intelligence assessments will be critical to shaping future U.S. strategies on Iranian nuclear talks. Trump envoy Steve Witkoff will need to use the final battlefield damage assessment—including details on facility damages and locations of nuclear materials—to shape America's diplomatic approach.
Although President Trump claimed Iran's nuclear program had been "completely destroyed," preliminary evaluations by the Defense Intelligence Agency indicate the strike did not eliminate the core components of the country's nuclear program. Former officials emphasize that even if facilities suffered significant damage, it does not mean the nuclear program itself has been entirely dismantled.
Experts suggest that future negotiations with Iran should prioritize restoring access for the UN nuclear watchdog agency. However, Iran's parliament suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) this week, citing the agency's role in the U.S. and Israeli attacks. As the IAEA gains less access and information, major gaps remain in the world's understanding of Iran's nuclear stockpile—particularly regarding the location of its enriched uranium.
