The recent U.S.-led military strikes have left Iran nuclear sites badly damaged, according to assessments from Tehran, Washington, and Jerusalem. Despite a leaked intelligence report downplaying the destruction, all three nations agree the attacks crippled critical atomic facilities.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei openly acknowledged the destruction. “Our nuclear installations have been badly damaged, that’s for sure,” he told Al Jazeera. Meanwhile, Israel’s Defense Forces Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, stated Iran’s nuclear program suffered “significant damage.”
Additionally, Israel’s Atomic Energy Commission called the strikes “devastating,” particularly at Fordo. “The U.S. strike destroyed critical infrastructure, rendering the enrichment facility inoperable,” they said.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan “Razin” Caine confirmed severe damage at all three targeted sites. Over 125 U.S. aircraft, including B-2 stealth bombers, executed the mission. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth added, “Given the 30,000 pounds of explosives, devastation underneath Fordow is undeniable.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed the leaked report as false. “Iran’s nuclear program today looks nothing like it did a week ago,” he said. He insisted the strikes caused “complete and total obliteration,” forcing Tehran to the negotiating table. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the IAEA, also confirmed extensive damage.
At Natanz, ground-penetrating munitions hit the Fuel Enrichment Plant. These details align with U.S. and Israeli assessments, further proving the Iran nuclear sites badly damaged claim.
President Donald Trump, attending the NATO Summit, received praise for his decisive actions. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called him a “man of strength and peace.” Trump warned the U.S. would strike again if Iran rebuilds its nuclear program.
With all parties confirming the Iran nuclear sites badly damaged, the long-term impact on Tehran’s atomic ambitions remains a global concern. The international community now watches whether Iran will seek diplomacy or risk further confrontation.
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