There remains uncertainty about the extent of Iran's nuclear damage and whether the country continues clandestine activities, especially given the suspension of cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog and the difficulty in confirming the location of enriched uranium stockpiles.

France continues to advocate for a diplomatic resolution to the Iran nuclear crisis amid ongoing tensions, including Israeli strikes and Iran's retaliatory missile and drone attacks.

Israel, the US, and Western nations view Iran's nuclear ambitions as a significant threat, with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warning that nuclear and missile threats persist.

While acknowledging the delays caused by recent strikes, experts caution that assessing the full extent of damage is complex and requires further analysis.

Recent strikes on Iran's nuclear sites have significantly delayed its nuclear program, with France's intelligence estimating a delay of several months to at least two years, affecting all stages from uranium enrichment to weapon design.

Iran claims its nuclear efforts are peaceful and has halted cooperation with the IAEA, which has hindered efforts to verify the status of its nuclear stockpiles, though some hints suggest Iran may have hidden reserves.

The recent 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran resulted in 28 Israeli deaths and over 1,060 Iranian casualties, with Israel targeting military, nuclear, and residential sites in Iran.

The escalation began when Israel bombed Iranian sites on June 13, citing nuclear threats, prompting Iran to respond with missile and drone attacks, while the US also targeted key Iranian nuclear infrastructure.

A ceasefire has recently been established after mutual attacks, but tensions remain high in the region.

Negotiations between the US and Iran, initiated in April, were suspended in June following Israeli military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan.

France's foreign intelligence chief, Nicolas Lerner, stated that Iran's nuclear program has been 'very, very delayed' by recent strikes, estimating a delay of several months to years, with all stages of development being seriously impacted.

Lerner emphasized that every stage of Iran's nuclear development, including uranium enrichment and weapon design, has been damaged, aligning with Pentagon estimates of at least a two-year setback.

Intelligence agencies highlight the difficulty in tracking Iran’s enriched uranium without active IAEA investigations and stress the importance of resuming inspections for accurate assessment.

Other intelligence sources suggest Iran may possess hidden stockpiles of enriched uranium and the technical capacity to rebuild its nuclear program covertly, possibly on a smaller scale.