Summary
A leaked report suggests that recent US strikes on Iran only set back Iran's nuclear program by a few months. President Trump and his officials disagree, claiming the strikes severely impacted Iran's nuclear capabilities. The Pentagon's initial assessment was made with "low confidence," meaning it is not very reliable, and further investigations are ongoing.
Key Facts
- A leaked report claims US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites were less effective than stated.
- President Trump and his officials said the strikes significantly damaged Iran's nuclear program.
- The Pentagon's initial assessment was considered "low confidence," indicating uncertainty.
- The FBI is investigating the leak of the damage report.
- Officials say Iran's uranium stockpile was not destroyed, and the nuclear program was only set back a few months.
- Entrances to Iran's nuclear facilities were blocked, but underground structures remained mostly intact.
- Trump compared the impact of the strikes to the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth questioned the leaked report's accuracy and motives.
