Analysis Summary:

The article's central claim, that U.S. strikes could harden Iran's resolve to build a nuclear weapon, is supported by multiple sources. However, the article's reliance on this potential outcome without presenting alternative perspectives introduces a moderate bias. The accuracy is mostly sound, but the limited scope and potential for selective reporting affect the overall objectivity.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** After U.S. Strikes, Iran’s Resolve to Build a Nuclear Weapon Could Harden.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, stating "The greater potential risk for regional conflict is that these attacks harden Iranian resolve to develop nuclear weapons..."
  • Verification Source #3: Supports this claim, stating "...Iran's resolve to build a weapon hardens in response to the attacks."
  • Verification Source #5: Supports this claim, stating "...harden Iranian resolve to acquire nuclear weapons without eliminating Iran's capability..."
  • Verification Source #4: Supports this claim, stating "...U.S. military action that strays beyond these limited objectives, however, could harden Iran's ... nuclear program would create the..."
  • Verification Source #2: Fails to directly address the claim about hardening resolve, focusing instead on the Fordow nuclear site.
• Claim:** The future of Iran’s nuclear program will depend in part on the extent of the damage from the U.S. attacks and Tehran’s negotiating position in the coming days.
• This is a reasonable assertion, but none of the provided sources directly confirm or deny this specific claim. It relies on general knowledge of international relations and nuclear proliferation.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Agreement:** Verification Sources #1, #3, #4, and #5 all agree that military action or attacks could harden Iran's resolve to pursue nuclear weapons.
• Lack of Coverage:** Verification Source #2 focuses on the Fordow nuclear site and doesn't directly address the hardening of resolve.
• Internal Knowledge:** The claim about the future of Iran's nuclear program depending on damage and negotiations is based on general knowledge and not directly supported or contradicted by the provided sources.