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Intercepted Iranian communications downplay damage from U.S. attack, Washington Post reports

IRAN, JUN 29 – Intercepted Iranian officials said damage from U.S. strikes was less severe than expected, contradicting White House claims of complete destruction, with some assessments suggesting only a temporary setback.

  • On Sunday, The Washington Post reported intercepted Iranian communications downplaying U.S. strike damage, contradicting Trump’s claims of total destruction.
  • The U.S. ordered strikes on Iran's nuclear sites in Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan to disrupt its nuclear program, though full damage remains uncertain due to limited intelligence.
  • Leaked Pentagon summaries reveal tunnels remain intact, setting Iran’s nuclear program back only months, with full damage assessments expected to take weeks due to limited visibility.
  • White House Press Secretary Leavitt dismisses leaked Iran damage reports as nonsense, threatens prosecution of leakers, amid Trump's claims of total destruction of Iran's nuclear program.
  • Officials say a full damage assessment may take weeks amid ongoing debate over the strikes' effectiveness and credibility of intelligence reports.
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Political Wire broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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