Iranian Foreign Minister Refutes Fake News CNN and NYT: “Our Nuclear Installations Have Been Badly Damaged” |

In a development that challenges the narrative shaped by mainstream media, the Iranian regime has confirmed a striking truth: President Trump was indeed correct—yet again.

Previously reported by , Hassan Abedini, the deputy political director of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), attempted to downplay the impact of the recent U.S. air campaign. He claimed that the country’s targeted nuclear sites had been “evacuated a while ago.”

According to Abedini, Iran “didn’t suffer a major blow because the materials had already been taken out,” which raises questions about the effectiveness of the airstrikes.

In contrast, outlets like CNN reported that preliminary assessments from U.S. intelligence indicated Iran’s nuclear program had only been delayed by a few months—not “obliterated,” as asserted by President Trump and key defense officials.

In a notable reaction, President Trump called for CNN reporter Natasha Bertrand to be removed from her position, suggesting she should be “thrown out like a dog.” Bertrand’s reporting highlighted a preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment, which found the attacks had not destroyed Iran’s nuclear capabilities—something the administration has vehemently disputed.

Amidst this turmoil, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe have presented findings that directly undermine the so-called “fake news” narrative surrounding the strikes.

In a stunning admission that contradicts the narratives espoused by CNN, The New York Times, and the Associated Press, Esmail Baqaei, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, acknowledged that the precision strikes ordered by President Trump had inflicted significant damage on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

“I have nothing to add on this matter because it’s a technical issue. Our Atomic Energy Organization and other relevant agencies are working on it. But yes, our nuclear installations have been damaged—that’s for sure—because they have come under repeated attacks by Israeli and American aggressors,” Baqaei stated.

Via Rapid Response 47:

Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman: “Yes, our nuclear installations have been badly damaged — that’s for sure — because it has come under repeated attacks.” pic.twitter.com/1e9bwcMh7c

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) June 26, 2025