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A prominent voice on Middle Eastern affairs has asserted that the Iran Nuclear Program was “no longer” after intense strikes late Saturday night attributed to U.S. and Israeli forces.

Meanwhile, reports from inside Iran suggest dramatic political upheaval and rallies supporting Israel, adding further uncertainty to the region's future.

Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told Fox News Digital:

“The nuclear program is no longer.”

According to this perspective, the recent wave of U.S. strikes—executed in coordination with Israel—has decimated Iran's capacity to enrich uranium. The assertion of “complete destruction” will require further confirmation.

What’s Happening Inside Iran 

• Reports from Tousi TV claim key leaders of Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) have been eliminated, with some members defecting and joining pro-Israel protests. 
• Iran’s ally Hezbollah is said to have declared neutrality, refusing to join any retaliation effort. 
• Public sentiment may be shifting. On the streets, graffiti declaring “Hit them, Israel, Iranians are behind you” signals unusual support for Israel. 
• Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini reportedly fled Tehran for Mashhad and is expected to seek refuge in Russia. 

If confirmed, these developments suggest a regime under intense internal and external pressure—exacerbated by crippling military losses and rising public dissent.

Scope of the Strikes

While specific military details remain sparse, sources claim:

• The operation involved over 200 Israeli jets, delivering more than 330 munitions, including bunker-buster bombs and stealth missiles. 
• A covert Mossad drone base is alleged to have been used for precision attacks on missile facilities near Tehran. 
• Iran’s air defenses were reportedly “completely demolished,” according to analysts close to the strike. 

Together, these strikes targeted Iran's most valued military and nuclear infrastructure, marking a dramatic escalation in the conflict.

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Shift in Gulf Alliances

Middle Eastern geopolitics is also shifting rapidly:

• Qatar, once aligned with Tehran, has reportedly deployed fighter jets to protect U.S. interests in the region, signaling a sharp policy pivot. 
• Saudi Arabia and Jordan participated by intercepting Iranian drones during the initial assault. 
• U.S.–Qatar alignment, orchestrated under President Trump, appears to be taking root as Doha embraces American and Israeli security priorities. 

These developments suggest the formation of a new pro-U.S. front in the Gulf, mobilized in part to prevent Iranian retaliation.