Did Iran Hide Its Uranium Before U.S. Strikes? Defense Chief Says No! 😊

Hey kids! Have you heard about uranium? It’s a special metal used to make nuclear energy and sometimes even weapons! Recently, there’s been a big talk about Iran, a country far away, and its uranium.

The United States (U.S.), which is another country, sent some planes to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities. Some people thought that Iran might have moved its uranium to hide it before the planes arrived. But guess what? U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says that’s not true!

He said, “I’m not aware of any intelligence that says things were moved.” That means he doesn’t think Iran moved the uranium before the strikes.

Some experts were worried because they saw a lot of cars at a place in Iran called Fordow. They thought maybe Iran was hiding the uranium there. But Hegseth says the strikes were successful, and Iran’s nuclear program has been set back by years! 🎉

However, some people, like Senator Mark Warner, say we can’t be sure unless inspectors can check in person. It’s like when your teacher checks your homework to make sure it’s done right!

So, the big question is: Did Iran hide its uranium or not? Right now, the U.S. says no, and they believe the strikes were a big success.

What do you think? It’s important to stay curious and keep learning about what’s happening in the world! 🌍

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No known intelligence that Iran moved uranium, U.S. defense chief says

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