President Donald Trump claimed Wednesday that recent U.S. strikes “totally obliterated” Iran’s nuclear capabilities
President Donald Trump claimed Wednesday that recent U.S. strikes “totally obliterated” Iran’s nuclear capabilities, setting the programme back “decades”. This comes after a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, marked by missile exchanges and U.S. intervention. Trump said, “They’re not going to be building bombs for a long time,” and described the ceasefire as going “very well”.
Israel, which initiated airstrikes on June 13, assessed the programme had been delayed “by years”. However, a leaked U.S. intelligence report suggested only minimal setbacks, with underground sites left intact.
In response, Iran’s parliament voted to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog. President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran remained open to talks but would “assert its legitimate rights”. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of “serious and profound repercussions”.
Civilian casualties were high: over 600 Iranians and 28 Israelis reportedly killed. Despite the ceasefire, uncertainty looms in both nations about future peace.