Summary
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that recent U.S. strikes did not significantly harm Iran's nuclear program. The U.S. claims the strikes greatly damaged Iran's nuclear capabilities, while Iran insists that the attacks were not effective and threatened further retaliation if Provoked.
Key Facts
- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says U.S. strikes did not hurt Iran's nuclear program significantly.
- The U.S. targeted nuclear sites in Iran with airstrikes.
- U.S. officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claimed the strikes significantly damaged Iran's nuclear facilities.
- Iran retaliated by attacking a U.S. air base in Qatar.
- No casualties were reported during the attack on the U.S. base.
- Direct conflict between Iran and Israel began on June 13.
- Iran says its nuclear program is only for civilian use, not for making weapons.
- Iran passed a law to stop cooperating with international nuclear inspectors.
