Donald Trump’s Iran Strike Claim Disputed by US Intelligence, Experts ! Claims vs Reality: Check What Really Happened at Nuclear Sites

Donald Trump, who used to be president, announced a big attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22. He called it "Operation Midnight Hammer" and said it was a perfect success. Trump said on Truth Social that Iran's nuclear sites had been "completely obliterated." He then told Iran that if they didn't seek peace, they would be punished even more severely.

U.S. Intelligence leaks call claims into question

Multiple U.S. officials said they thought the damage was much less than Trump said, despite his strong words. According to an early report from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the strikes only slowed down Iran's nuclear program by a few months and did not destroy important facilities like centrifuges or stores of enriched uranium. Satellite images show that openings were blocked, but important parts are still there, which means that Iran might be able to start enrichment again soon.

The Trump administration fights back

The leaks were called "fake news" and were politically driven by Trump and his team. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the DIA report was "completely wrong," and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff called the leak "treasonous" and said that strategic assets, especially Natanz, had been "completely destroyed." The White House said the intelligence was "low confidence" and not approved.

Expert Analysis and Effects on the Area

Nuclear experts from outside the government, such as James Acton, Jeffrey Lewis, and David Albright, warn that airstrikes alone won't be able to fully destroy Iran's nuclear program. Lewis said it was like "mowing the lawn" and warned of more strikes that wouldn't end for good. The Economist said that even strong blasts can damage things in a way that lasts, especially air systems. More news stories pointed out that Iran moved materials ahead of time and still has nuclear knowledge.

Effects on the region and around the world

Israel openly praised the operation; Prime Minister Netanyahu called it a "turning point in history." Iran, on the other hand, called it illegal and threatened harsh punishment. The UN Secretary-General called it a "dangerous escalation" and asked people to be calm and try to find a solution through negotiation.

Trump's story paints a picture of a strong, final attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. On the other hand, leaks of U.S. intelligence, expert analysis, and voices from around the world paint a more complex picture. They show that Iran still has its core capabilities, which means the war is far from over. The story shows the problems that exist between what politicians say in public and what they think behind the scenes. It also shows how hard it is to keep nuclear weapons from getting out of reach for good.