Trump and Hegseth Criticize Iran Strike Damage Assessment Leaks

Military Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities

• 🎯 The mission to strike three Iranian nuclear facilities was described as flawless, with munitions landing precisely as intended.
• 💥 The use of 30,000 lbs of explosives and powerful munitions resulted in devastation, particularly underneath Fordo.
• ⚠️ Any assessment suggesting otherwise is seen as speculation driven by political motives.

Leaks and Media Spin

• 🔍 A leak investigation is underway with the FBI into the dissemination of a preliminary, top-secret, low-confidence report.
• 🗣️ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that media outlets like CNN are attempting to spin the narrative to discredit the President.
• 📺 Trump referred to media outlets including CNN, The New York Times, and NBC as "scum" for trying to diminish an "unbelievable victory."

Assessment Discrepancies

• 📉 The administration's internal assessment suggested the strikes set Iran's program back several months.
• 🚀 President Trump insisted the impact was far more significant, describing it as "total obliteration" and a matter of decades.
• 🇮🇱 Reports from Israel are understood to have also concluded that the sites suffered total obliteration.