Intelligence Report Contradicts Trump's Claim of Destroying Iran's Nuclear Program

June 24, 2025
Intelligence Report Contradicts Trump's Claim of Destroying Iran's Nuclear Program
  • Following recent U.S. attacks on Iran's nuclear program, President Trump claimed that the facilities were completely destroyed, but new intelligence reports suggest that the strikes only delayed the program by a few months.

  • Despite the military intervention, Iran's nuclear facilities remain largely intact, with significant damage primarily limited to above-ground structures.

  • The intelligence report indicates that while access points to the Fordo facility were damaged, the underground structures, including critical components for uranium enrichment, remained unharmed.

  • Moreover, it was reported that Iran had relocated much of its enriched uranium stockpile to other locations prior to the attacks, further mitigating the impact of the strikes.

  • Intelligence sources noted that the damage did not affect the stockpile of enriched uranium, resulting in delays of less than six months for Iran's nuclear program.

  • In response to the intelligence assessments, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt refuted claims of total destruction, asserting that the attacks typically result in complete annihilation.

  • The report also suggested that Iran may now be operating smaller, covert enrichment sites to protect its nuclear program from future attacks.

  • The conflict escalated when Israel initiated airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, leading to retaliatory missile strikes from Iran.

  • U.S. military officials, including Pentagon Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine, expressed a cautious view on the strikes' effectiveness, acknowledging significant damage but uncertainty about complete destruction.

  • Trump has claimed that Iran would 'NEVER REBUILD' its nuclear facilities, asserting that the strikes dealt a fatal blow to Iran's nuclear ambitions.

  • However, analysts have noted that the U.S. strike might have inadvertently increased the likelihood of Iran accelerating its nuclear weapons plans, although there is currently no evidence to support this.

  • Prior to the military escalation, the U.S. and Iran had been engaged in negotiations regarding a new nuclear deal, which were suspended amid rising tensions.

Summary based on 7 sources


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