Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 10:26am on 27 Jun 2025,Friday International
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities dubbed “Operation Midnight Hammer” arguing that 14 GBU‑57 bunker‑buster bombs obliterated key sites like Fordow. He dismissed leaked preliminary DIA assessments suggesting only a few‑month setback and accused media of biased “fake news.” Hegseth, backed by AI modeling and internal damage reviews, denied Iran relocated enriched uranium ahead of the strikes. Iranian officials offered mixed reactions: Supreme Leader Khamenei called the strikes ineffective, while Foreign Minister Araghchi acknowledged serious damage but ruled out fresh negotiations. U.S. intelligence chiefs countered the DIA leak, stating reconstruction could take years. President Trump applauded the mission and condemned critical media coverage.
