Pentagon Assessment Reveals Limited Impact of US Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Program

According to Pentagon intelligence, US strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities only delayed the country's nuclear program by months instead of obliterating it entirely, as stated by President Trump.

The recent Pentagon assessment has revealed that airstrikes conducted by the US on key Iranian nuclear facilities have not effectively dismantled the country’s nuclear program. According to sources familiar with the findings from the Defense Intelligence Agency, the strikes—targeting the Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan sites—merely set back Iran's nuclear advancements by a few months.

President Trump previously stated that the airstrikes "completely and totally obliterated" Iran's nuclear facilities, claims that have now been deemed "flat-out wrong" by the White House. The civilian and military infrastructure may have suffered damage, but critical components, including many of Iran's centrifuges, reportedly remain largely intact.

In the lead-up to the airstrikes, it's been disclosed that parts of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile were relocated to avoid interception, somewhat mitigating the potential impact of the airstrikes. While the massive 30,000-pound Massive Ordnance Penetrator was employed in the attacks, believed to be the only bomb capable of penetrating deep underground facilities, the limited damage suggests that Iran may be able to resume its activities relatively quickly, depending on the time required for repairs.

The assessment underscores the complexities involved in curtailing nuclear ambitions through military action, revealing that such interventions may yield less decisive outcomes than intended. The situation remains tense as international observers continue to monitor the developments surrounding Iran's nuclear capabilities.