President Donald Trump’s military strikes on Iran’s nuclear program have caused far more destruction than initially reported, according to a bombshell assessment from the International Atomic Energy Agency. The confirmation directly contradicts a previously leaked U.S. intelligence memo that sought to downplay the effectiveness of the operation.!
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi reported “enormous damage” at multiple Iranian nuclear sites, including extensive destruction to centrifuge facilities deep inside the Fordow complex. “There is no doubt that these attacks set Iran’s nuclear program back significantly,” Grossi said in an official statement.
Grossi noted that not only were centrifuges physically destroyed, but roads, tunnels, and key infrastructure leading to the facilities were also heavily bombed. “Access has been disrupted. The impact goes beyond the visible structures,” he warned.
The original Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) assessment, leaked days after the strikes, claimed the operation would only delay Iran’s uranium enrichment for a few months. That report was immediately seized upon by anti-Trump media and officials from the previous administration.
However, new intelligence from both the CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence paints a different picture. These agencies now believe the strikes severely crippled Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and could delay their capabilities for years.
A senior CIA official told the Wall Street Journal, “The damage is far more extensive than our original battlefield assessment indicated. Iran’s capacity to enrich uranium has been crippled.”
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stated bluntly, “We now have confirmation that the nuclear development infrastructure was not only degraded, it was devastated.”
President Trump reacted to the updated reports by reaffirming that the mission was a success. “We knocked out their nuclear ambitions. We sent a clear message, and it worked,” Trump said during a recent rally in Arizona.
The White House has aggressively pushed back against the earlier DIA leak, calling it a deliberate attempt to undermine President Trump’s foreign policy. “That memo was fake and designed to discredit the commander-in-chief,” one senior official told reporters.
Fox News sources say a full investigation is underway to determine who was responsible for leaking the memo. A top-ranking DIA analyst has reportedly been placed on administrative leave while the probe continues.
The IAEA’s findings have put additional pressure on Iran. The regime has since cut off cooperation with international inspectors, raising alarm bells about further cover-ups or contamination.
“We are being denied access,” Grossi said. “That alone tells you something significant has occurred. If there were no problems, they would let us in.”
According to the New York Post, the damage included collapsed access tunnels, inoperable centrifuges, and widespread structural devastation inside Iran’s top secret nuclear sites.
High-resolution satellite images obtained by private defense firms show the craters and rubble left behind after U.S. airstrikes hammered targets in Natanz and Fordow. Reconstruction efforts appear nonexistent.
Experts suggest it may take Iran several years to even begin replacing the lost hardware and systems. “This is a major strategic loss for them,” said a senior analyst with Stratfor Global Intelligence.
Iran’s response has been both defiant and desperate. The regime’s media arm has refused to acknowledge the damage, while behind closed doors there are reports of mass firings within the Revolutionary Guard’s leadership.
One U.S. intelligence officer commented, “They are rattled. They never expected Trump to strike with such precision. Now they are scrambling.”
Trump’s supporters say this moment proves the strength of decisive leadership. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, “This is exactly what peace through strength looks like. Iran now understands America means business under President Trump.”
House Republicans have launched an investigation into the DIA leak. Chairman Jim Jordan said, “We will get to the bottom of this. Whoever tried to deceive the public about the outcome of a successful national security operation will be held accountable.”
Meanwhile, the fake news media has remained largely silent after pushing the narrative that the strikes were ineffective. Brent Bozell of the Media Research Center called out their hypocrisy. “The media jumped at the chance to discredit Trump, and now they’re too embarrassed to admit they were wrong.”
The IAEA’s declaration has further isolated Iran, as it refuses to cooperate with inspectors and attempts to cover up the damage. Without transparency, international trust in Tehran’s nuclear intentions continues to erode.
