Status of Iran's nuclear program following US-Israel military campaign

U.S. intelligence estimates indicate that the timeline for Iran to develop a nuclear weapon has remained unchanged since last summer, despite two months of military conflict initiated by President Donald Trump. U.S. and Israeli forces conducted coordinated strikes against conventional military targets and nuclear facilities between February 28 and April 7. While Israel successfully hit several significant nuclear sites, the overall technical progress of the Iranian program has not been substantially altered. Analysts suggest that meaningful disruption may require the destruction or removal of Iran's high-enriched uranium stockpiles. A ceasefire was officially declared on April 7, but tensions remain high at the Strait of Hormuz. Both the United States and Iran have implemented a double blockade in the strait, halting 20% of global oil shipments and triggering a worldwide energy crisis. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed the U.S. goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, although the diplomatic path remains obstructed.