CENTCOM Chief: Iran Had 60% Enriched Uranium Before Conflict
Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command (CENTCOM), testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee that Iran possessed uranium enriched to 60 percent prior to its recent conflict with the United States and Israel. This enrichment level is considered close to weapons-grade, with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright noting it represents significant progress toward nuclear capability. Cooper stated that such enrichment has no known civilian use and argued that US and Israeli military actions have delayed Iran's potential weapon development. Additionally, he reported that strikes severely degraded Iran's ballistic missile production infrastructure, describing it as virtually eliminated, and heavily impacted naval capabilities, which may take a generation to restore. Consequently, Iran is currently unable to support regional allies like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis. These remarks occur amidst fragile ceasefire discussions mediated by Pakistan, though no long-term agreement has been finalized. The testimony underscores ongoing US concerns regarding Iran's nuclear advancements and diminished regional military influence following months of confrontation.
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