Trump's Iran Strike Claims Contradicted by Intelligence: Uranium Unaccounted For

Washington D.C. – President Trump today reiterated his stance that recent US military strikes against Iran resulted in the complete destruction of their nuclear facilities and capabilities. However, preliminary intelligence reports circulating among defense officials suggest a different outcome. Sources familiar with the Pentagon and US Central Command's initial assessments indicate that at least two of Iran's targeted nuclear facilities were not entirely destroyed. Furthermore, it is believed that a significant portion of enriched uranium was moved prior to the US attack, and centrifuges remain intact. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has also raised concerns, reporting that nearly 900 pounds of near-weapons-grade uranium are currently unaccounted for. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers expressed eagerness for more comprehensive answers, particularly after a scheduled briefing on the strikes was postponed. Senator Mark Warner (D-Virginia) highlighted questions regarding the current location of Iran's enriched uranium and the implications if it remains undestroyed. Despite these intelligence findings, President Trump maintained that the US attack was an "overwhelming success" and credited it with paving the way for a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, stating, "That hit ended the war." The administration has vowed to investigate the leak of the preliminary intelligence report, labeling it politically motivated.