A senior Israeli official claims Iran might recover enriched uranium buried under a nuclear facility struck in June's "Operation Midnight Hammer." While the official believes retrieval would be difficult and trigger further Israeli action, the assessment contradicts US claims of total destruction. US intelligence reports suggest significant damage but not complete obliteration, aligning with IAEA head Rafael Grossi's statement that parts of the facilities remain. Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful.

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