U.S. strikes Inflict Widespread Damage on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities, Israel Asserts – But Tehran Vows to Continue Program
THE HAGUE – preliminary assessments from Israel indicate that recent U.S. strikes on Iran’s primary nuclear facilities have caused substantial destruction, according to a senior Israeli official speaking on background. This assessment aligns with President Trump’s claims that the attacks have effectively dismantled Iran’s enrichment program [[1]].
While Tehran acknowledges the damage, stating the raid “badly damaged” the nuclear sites, the Iranian government remains committed to pursuing its nuclear ambitions, maintaining they are for peaceful purposes [[1]].
The Israeli official cautioned that a definitive evaluation is still underway, hampered by the inability to conduct open on-site inspections. “It’s not like we can send officers openly. But that’s the indication we have now,” the official stated. Trump referenced assessments from individuals “on the ground” during the recent Summit, though details remain scarce [[1]].
Skepticism Remains Regarding Strike’s Full Impact
Experts are urging caution regarding immediate declarations of success. Patrick Clawson, Director for Research at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, emphasized the inherent imprecision of battlefield damage assessments, noting that initial estimates are “frequently way off” [[1]]. Moreover, an initial assessment from the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency has reportedly cast doubt on the operation’s overall effectiveness [[1]].A complete review of the mission is expected to take several weeks.
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