Trump Maintains Iran Nuclear Sites Were “Obliterated” Despite Reports Some Survived
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has insisted that American airstrikes "completely destroyed" Iran’s nuclear sites, dismissing reports suggesting that some facilities largely survived the June 22 attack.
Taking to Truth Social on Saturday, Trump reiterated that “all three nuclear sites in Iran were completely destroyed and/or OBLITERATED,” claiming it would take Iran years to rebuild. “If Iran wanted to do so, they would be much better off starting anew, in three different locations,” he added.
The coordinated U.S. missile strikes — alongside an Israeli campaign — targeted nuclear facilities in Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz. The attacks were framed by Washington as a decisive blow against Iran’s alleged nuclear weapons ambitions.
However, a recent NBC News report citing military damage assessments suggests a less conclusive outcome. According to five current and former U.S. officials, only one of the three sites was mostly destroyed, while the others could potentially resume uranium enrichment within months.
The report also revealed that the Pentagon had proposed a longer, more extensive bombing campaign, but Trump allegedly opted for a single-night strike to avoid high casualties and deeper involvement in the conflict.
Iran continues to insist its nuclear program is solely for peaceful, civilian purposes. #Donald Trump
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has insisted that American airstrikes "completely destroyed" Iran’s nuclear sites, dismissing reports suggesting that some facilities largely survived the June 22 attack.
Taking to Truth Social on Saturday, Trump reiterated that “all three nuclear sites in Iran were completely destroyed and/or OBLITERATED,” claiming it would take Iran years to rebuild. “If Iran wanted to do so, they would be much better off starting anew, in three different locations,” he added.
The coordinated U.S. missile strikes — alongside an Israeli campaign — targeted nuclear facilities in Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz. The attacks were framed by Washington as a decisive blow against Iran’s alleged nuclear weapons ambitions.
However, a recent NBC News report citing military damage assessments suggests a less conclusive outcome. According to five current and former U.S. officials, only one of the three sites was mostly destroyed, while the others could potentially resume uranium enrichment within months.
The report also revealed that the Pentagon had proposed a longer, more extensive bombing campaign, but Trump allegedly opted for a single-night strike to avoid high casualties and deeper involvement in the conflict.
Iran continues to insist its nuclear program is solely for peaceful, civilian purposes. #Donald Trump
Trump Maintains Iran Nuclear Sites Were “Obliterated” Despite Reports Some Survived
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has insisted that American airstrikes "completely destroyed" Iran’s nuclear sites, dismissing reports suggesting that some facilities largely survived the June 22 attack.
Taking to Truth Social on Saturday, Trump reiterated that “all three nuclear sites in Iran were completely destroyed and/or OBLITERATED,” claiming it would take Iran years to rebuild. “If Iran wanted to do so, they would be much better off starting anew, in three different locations,” he added.
The coordinated U.S. missile strikes — alongside an Israeli campaign — targeted nuclear facilities in Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz. The attacks were framed by Washington as a decisive blow against Iran’s alleged nuclear weapons ambitions.
However, a recent NBC News report citing military damage assessments suggests a less conclusive outcome. According to five current and former U.S. officials, only one of the three sites was mostly destroyed, while the others could potentially resume uranium enrichment within months.
The report also revealed that the Pentagon had proposed a longer, more extensive bombing campaign, but Trump allegedly opted for a single-night strike to avoid high casualties and deeper involvement in the conflict.
Iran continues to insist its nuclear program is solely for peaceful, civilian purposes. #Donald Trump
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