Trump Reiterates Iran Nuclear Sites Destroyed, Warns New Facilities Will Be Obliterated

US President Donald Trump has asserted that American military strikes in June completely destroyed three key nuclear sites in Iran—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—and warned that any new nuclear facilities Iran builds will also be obliterated. Despite Trump's claims, US intelligence reports indicate that while the Fordow site was heavily damaged, the Natanz and Isfahan sites were largely intact and could potentially resume uranium enrichment. The Pentagon has dismissed media reports challenging the extent of destruction as "fake news," reaffirming the administration's position that the sites were "completely and totally obliterated." Intelligence assessments suggest that the strikes may have only delayed Iran's nuclear program by several months, with low confidence in the evaluations of the damage. Meanwhile, Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, have maintained that Iran's nuclear activities are peaceful, transparent, and legally protected under international law. The US and Iran had engaged in negotiations prior to the strikes and have signaled willingness to continue talks regarding Tehran's nuclear enrichment program, with mediators from Oman and Qatar involved.