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In recent news, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has dismissed the US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites as ineffective and President Trump’s claims as exaggerated. Despite conflicting reports on the extent of the damage caused by the bombings, Khamenei stated in a video message that Trump’s remarks were exaggerated for his own benefit.
Speculation is rife about the impact of the US attacks on Iran’s nuclear program. While Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian claimed that the aggressor failed to destroy the nuclear sites, a leaked US intelligence report suggested a setback of only a few months. CIA Director John Ratcliffe, on the other hand, insisted that the program had been severely damaged and would require years to rebuild.
Amidst all the conflicting accounts, the media has come under fire for reporting on biased leaks and preliminary assessments. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine emphasized the need for accurate intelligence reports and refrained from confirming Trump’s claims of obliterating Iran’s nuclear sites.
International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi echoed the sentiment that while Iran’s nuclear program had suffered significant damage, claims of its complete destruction were exaggerated. The recent 12-day conflict also raised concerns about Khamenei’s safety, with Israel targeting high-ranking Iranian officials and scientists.
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