Doubts Emerge Over Success of US Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Program

New doubts have emerged regarding the effectiveness of recent United States bombing missions targeting Iran's nuclear facilities. Former President Donald Trump and political commentator Pete Hegseth have both expressed reservations about the extent of the damage inflicted during the strikes. According to reports, Trump told journalists at a NATO summit that intelligence regarding the strikes was "very inconclusive" and that the damage might not have been as severe as initially suggested. Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth, who previously spoke of the sites being "obliterated," has reportedly revised his assessment, now describing the damage to the bunkers as "moderate to severe." These statements follow a Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) assessment indicating that the strikes only set back Iran's nuclear program by a few months. The assessment also noted that Iran had moved a significant amount of enriched uranium prior to the attacks, mitigating the impact of the bombings. Further questions are being raised as the strikes were reportedly conducted without congressional approval. Donald Trump has reportedly lashed out at media outlets for questioning the mission's success, asserting that facts do not lie.