The CIA director, John Ratcliffe, affirmed that US operations had severely damaged Iran's nuclear sites, although he did not claim total destruction of the program. Contradictory messaging ensued from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with Trump describing the military actions as a 'spectacular success' and later downplaying the intelligence regarding damage. A leaked DIA report suggested that despite the attacks, Iran could resume its nuclear activities within months. This inconsistency highlights uncertainty surrounding the impacts of US strikes on Iran's nuclear capabilities.
John Ratcliffe, head of the CIA, stated that significant damage was inflicted on Iran's nuclear facilities, though he stopped short of claiming total destruction of their program.
Trump expressed that US military actions resulted in 'spectacular success', but later contradicted himself by calling the intelligence on the damage 'inconclusive'.
A leaked DIA report suggested that parts of Iran's nuclear program could be restarted in just months, contradicting official statements of sustained long-term damage.
While reports of the damage vary, there is consensus among US officials that Iran's ability to fully restart its nuclear capability remains uncertain.
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