Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:28am on 26 Jun 2025,Thursday International
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said US airstrikes caused severe damage to Iran’s nuclear sites, setting the programme back by years. He said key facilities must now be rebuilt. This differs from a leaked Pentagon report that claimed only minor setbacks. President Trump insisted the strikes “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear capabilities and criticised the media for “lying.” The attack targeted three sites: Natanz, Fordo, and Esfahan. Iran confirmed the sites were damaged but didn’t give details. Some US and Israeli officials said the damage was major. Talks between the US and Iran may take place next week, though Iran has not confirmed this. (PC: BBC)
