Report states that US attack has not destroyed Iran’s nuclear complexes, says CNN

An initial US intelligence assessment points out that recent military attacks on Iran did not destroy the main components of the country’s nuclear program. The information is from CNN.

The report, which would have been prepared by the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Pentagon’s intelligence arm, suggests that the offensive compromised only superficial structures of the Iranian nuclear facilities.

The analysis, based on US Central Command data, indicates that the impact of bombing has been limited, delaying Iran’s nuclear program for a few months, but without eliminating its ability to enrich uranium. According to CNN, sources close to the report state that centrifuges remain largely intact.

Also according to the same source, the inventory of Iran’s enriched uranium was not destroyed during the operation. The US government, however, disagrees with the evaluation and maintains the position that the mission was a total success, as stated by White House authorities.

US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, publicly stressed that Iranian nuclear ambitions would have been “eliminated.” President Donald Trump said the facilities were “completely demolished” and praised the accuracy of the pilots involved in the mission.

Despite official statements, intelligence assessment suggests that damage focused on above ground structures such as power systems and auxiliary installations without reaching the most protected underground elements.

The report obtained by CNN also points out that Iran maintains secret nuclear facilities, which have not been the target of the attacks and remain operational.

The operation was using 13 tonne pumps launched by B-2 bombers and Tomahawk missiles fired from submarines. The most significant damage occurred in the external structures of the Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan complexes.

American military authorities claim that the mission has been performed as planned, but they recognize that it is still early to evaluate all the effects of attacks. The survey of information about the damage is still underway.