U.S. defense : Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says there is no intelligence suggesting Iran relocated its highly enriched uranium to avoid destruction during the U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear facilities.
What Happened:
- U.S. bombers dropped 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on three Iranian nuclear sites Sunday.
- President Trump claimed the sites were “obliterated.”
- However, a preliminary DIA report suggests Iran’s nuclear program was only set back by a few months.
Satellite & Expert Contradictions:
- Maxar satellite images showed unusual activity at Fordow, with long lines of vehicles before the strike.
- Experts and European intelligence believe most of Iran’s 60% enriched uranium had been moved beforehand.
- A senior Iranian source confirmed that the uranium was relocated to an undisclosed site prior to the attack.
Key Officials Weigh In:
- CIA Director Ratcliffe says the strike caused severe damage that could take years to rebuild.
- Senator Tom Cotton: Confident the mission was “extraordinary” even though eliminating uranium was not the goal.
- Senator Mark Warner: Real impact will only be clear with on-ground inspections.
Iran Responds:
- Ayatollah Khamenei declared “victory” after the 12-day war and warned of strikes on U.S. bases if provoked again.
Political and Media Fallout:
- Hegseth accused the media of “hatred” against Trump and downplaying the success of the operation.
- Trump praised the briefing as “one of the greatest” he’s seen.
- General Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, stayed neutral, emphasized technical data, and rejected political pressure claims.
What’s Next:
- Congress to be briefed next.
Senators to vote on a resolution requiring congressional approval for future Iran strikes — not expected to pass.
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