US EditionUnpacking the Conflicting Assessments on Iran Strikes
- President Donald Trump rejected a June 25 intelligence assessment in The Hague that U.S. strikes had only marginally set back Iran's nuclear program.
- Trump and administration officials claimed the strikes severely damaged Iran’s nuclear facilities, while some intelligence and media reports suggested the setback lasted only a few months.
- The White House and Israeli authorities described the attack as devastating with key facilities obliterated, but others, including Jeffrey Lewis, warned Iran could restart quickly.
- Trump said the strikes were "very, very successful" and no other military could have done it, emphasizing that damage was severe and denying the program's recovery.
- The dispute over the damage assessment fueled investigations into intelligence leaks and underscored tensions within the administration amid plans to resume talks with Iran soon.
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Trump plans Iran talks, insists nuke threat gone
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