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Questions Around Success of Iran Strikes Spark Fears on Capitol Hill
IRAN, JUN 24 – U.S. and Israeli officials claim major setbacks to Iran's nuclear program, but leaked intelligence suggests only a short delay, with damage disputed by multiple sources.
- U.S. and Israeli forces conducted precision airstrikes last weekend targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, including the Fordow enrichment site deep underground.
- These strikes followed escalating tensions and involved advanced weapons such as 14 GBU-57 bunker-busting bombs dropped by seven B-2 bombers flying 7,000 miles from Missouri.
- Israeli and U.S. officials claimed the attacks severely damaged Iran’s nuclear program, setting it back by years, while Iran acknowledged damage but vowed to continue its nuclear efforts.
- President Trump described the damage as a "virtual obliteration" and said he would strike again if necessary, though leaked intelligence suggested the program may be delayed by only months.
- The events have heightened scrutiny on the effectiveness of the strikes, with the IAEA seeking to inspect sites and Iran suspending cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog.
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