The CIA has asserted that recent U.S. strikes have heavily damaged Iran's nuclear program, as stated by Director John Ratcliffe. This claim is backed by credible intelligence indicating that several key nuclear facilities have been destroyed, which will require years of reconstruction. However, the Defense Intelligence Agency assessed the damage to be minimal. The CIA noted they will continue to gather information and provide updates as necessary, while DNI Tulsi Gabbard supported the CIA's stance, emphasizing the destruction of facilities.
CIA can confirm that a body of credible intelligence indicates Iran's Nuclear Program has been severely damaged by recent, targeted strikes. This includes intelligence from a historically reliable source that several key Iranian nuclear facilities were destroyed and would have to be rebuilt over the course of years.
CIA continues to collect additional reliably sourced information to keep appropriate decision-makers fully informed. When possible, we will also provide updates and information to the American public, given the national importance of this matter.
New intelligence confirms what @POTUS has stated numerous times: Iran's nuclear facilities have been destroyed. If the Iranian leadership believes that these strikes won’t return to haunt them, they are mistaken.
The DIA report was a low-confidence assessment with information gathered just after the Saturday strikes commenced. It's highly likely that DIA and other intelligence agencies are conducting more detailed analyses.
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