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Senators Receive Classified Briefing on Iran Strike

Last updated: June 30, 2025 5:16 pm
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This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: Senators Receive Classified Briefing on Iran Strike

In a recent confidential briefing, U.S. Senators were treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the aftermath of the “Buster Bomb” strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, courtesy of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, national security adviser Marco Rubio, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe. The gathering, which took place on June 26, was less about clarity and more about confusion regarding the actual impact of the strikes.

The briefing followed a controversial leak from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) to CNN, suggesting that the military strikes only delayed Iran’s nuclear ambitions by a few months. This was countered by a CIA report emphasizing substantial damage, with estimates suggesting years would be required for recovery. President Trump and other officials quickly dismissed the DIA’s leak as mere fiction.

Post-briefing, Senators emerged with varying interpretations of the damage inflicted on Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) appeared to align with the CIA’s assessment, asserting that the Iranian program had been set back significantly. “I think that’s a good documented source from the CIA that they’ve released publicly,” he stated confidently, as if trying to convince himself more than the media.

On the other hand, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) echoed Trump’s rhetoric, proclaiming the sites had been “obliterated,” yet conveniently omitted any estimates on how long it might take Iran to bounce back, leaving the door open for future military action against any potential rebuilds.

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Democratic Senators, however, remained skeptical. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) was particularly unyielding, suggesting that the damage amounted to merely a temporary setback. “It still appears that we have only set back the Iranian nuclear program by a handful of months,” he quipped, taking a jab at Trump’s exaggerated characterizations. “The allegations that we have obliterated their program just don’t seem to stand up to reason.”

Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) expressed a glimmer of hope that the final assessment might reveal more substantial damage but cautioned that Trump’s dramatic claims could mislead the public into a false sense of security. This sentiment was echoed by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), who urged caution, emphasizing that anyone claiming certainty about the situation was likely embellishing the facts.

Interestingly, Murphy and Warner voiced their concerns about the absence of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard during the briefing, raising eyebrows about the administration’s transparency.

Senator Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) highlighted a worrying trend: the lack of a coherent strategy regarding Iran’s nuclear program. “What was clear is that there was no coherent strategy, no end game, no plan,” he lamented, hinting at the chaotic nature of U.S. foreign policy. “Anyone in that meeting, if they’re being honest, would recognize the need to enforce the War Powers Act and insist on concrete answers moving forward.”

Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Director General, Rafael Grossi, claimed that Iran’s facilities were effectively destroyed, citing satellite imagery as evidence. “These centrifuges are no longer operational due to the vibrations from the bombs,” he stated, leaving lawmakers to grapple with conflicting narratives.

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Ultimately, while there was a shared desire among lawmakers for diplomatic solutions, skepticism loomed large regarding the willingness of Iran’s current regime to engage in meaningful negotiations. As Hoeven succinctly put it, “Iran has never lived up to any agreement they’ve ever made. So, how are we going to have something that is truly verifiable?”

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