💨 Abstract

President Donald Trump claimed that U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities were devastating, despite a preliminary intelligence assessment suggesting only a minor setback. Trump and his officials defended the strikes, citing an Israeli statement that Iran's nuclear program was set back by "many years." Critics and leaked intelligence reports dispute the effectiveness of the strikes. The episode has reignited Trump's feuds with intelligence officials and media outlets. The impact on Iran's nuclear capabilities and future U.S.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff