US, Israel Severely Damage Iran Nuclear Facilities

CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard confirmed that recent U.S. strikes, conducted in coordination with an Israeli campaign, have caused severe and long-lasting damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities. Credible intelligence from historically reliable sources indicates that several key Iranian nuclear sites were destroyed and will require years to rebuild. These assessments contradict earlier Defense Intelligence Agency reports and some media coverage that estimated only a brief setback for Iran's program. President Trump has denounced these earlier reports as 'fake news' and praised the operation as a major success, with plans for a Pentagon news conference to further elaborate. The CIA has pledged ongoing transparency and updates on the situation. Full intelligence details remain undisclosed, but officials express confidence in their evaluation.