55 h. ago US strikes set back Iran’s nuclear programme by up to two years, says pentagon

The Pentagon revealed on Wednesday that recent US airstrikes have significantly damaged Iran’s nuclear programme, setting it back by as much as two years. The strikes, carried out on June 22, targeted three key nuclear facilities using powerful bunker-buster bombs and Tomahawk cruise missiles. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said intelligence assessments within the Department of […]

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3 d. ago US strike causes major damage to Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, says FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has confirmed that the US bombing of the Fordow nuclear site caused “serious and heavy” damage to the facility. Speaking in an interview with CBS News, Araqchi stated that the extent of the destruction is still under evaluation by Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation. While the full picture remains unclear, Araqchi […]

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4 d. ago White house rejects claim of minor damage to Iran’s nuclear sites

The White House has rejected a report by The Washington Post that claimed limited damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities. The report said recent U.S. strikes only delayed Iran’s nuclear program by a few months. It was based on secret talks between top Iranian officials, which were recorded by U.S. intelligence. The paper suggested the damage […]

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8 d. ago Khamenei reemerges after war—but is Iran’s strongman losing his grip?

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has broken his silence following the recent 12-day war with Israel, reappearing in a video address to declare “victory.” However, his weak and hoarse voice, absence of a live audience, and plain backdrop have raised concerns about both his health and authority. Analysts suggest Khamenei may still be in […]

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8 d. ago Iran rejects new US nuclear talks, downplays impact of strikes

TEHRAN – Iran denied on Thursday any plans to resume nuclear talks with the United States following a 12-day war with Israel. Iranian officials also dismissed claims about severe damage caused by recent US strikes on their nuclear sites. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called speculation about new negotiations “unfounded” and said Tehran has no […]

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9 d. ago Khamenei declares victory over U.S. and Israel, says America failed to save Tel Aviv

Tehran — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has proclaimed a “victory” for Iran in the recent conflict with Israel and announced that the United States failed to achieve any gains, describing Tehran’s resistance as triumphant. In a message on social media platform X, Khamenei congratulated the nation for “defeating the arrogant American system.” He […]

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9 d. ago Iran’s nuclear program crippled by US strikes, says CIA amid conflicting reports

Iran’s nuclear program has suffered severe damage following recent US airstrikes, according to CIA Director John Ratcliffe. He revealed that newly gathered intelligence from a trusted source confirms the destruction of major facilities, including Natanz, Fordow, and Esfahan. Ratcliffe stated that rebuilding the infrastructure would take several years, significantly delaying Iran’s nuclear capabilities. However, the […]

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1 week ago Israel declares ‘victory’ as US intel casts doubt on Iran nuclear damage

JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a “historic victory” against Iran on Tuesday, following a ceasefire that ended 12 days of intense cross-border strikes. However, a US intelligence report contradicted Israeli and American claims, saying the damage to Iran’s nuclear program may only last a few months. The conflict escalated dramatically when US […]

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1 week ago China says US attack on Iran damages credibility, calls for ceasefire

HONG KONG – China condemned the recent US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, saying it has damaged Washington’s credibility and raised fears the conflict could spiral out of control. The comments followed a UN Security Council meeting on Sunday. China’s UN Ambassador Fu Cong urged all parties to avoid using force and to prevent further […]

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1 week ago US says Iran strikes aimed at nuclear sites, not regime change: Pentagon chief

WASHINGTON/TEHRAN – The United States carried out powerful airstrikes on Iran’s suspected nuclear facilities, but the Pentagon insists the operation was not about removing the Iranian government. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated on Sunday that the mission focused solely on damaging Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. He emphasized that the strikes were carefully planned over […]

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2 w. ago IAEA confirms no radiation leaks after Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), confirmed on Saturday that no damage has been observed at two of Iran’s key nuclear facilities — the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant and the Khondab heavy water reactor. These sites had been of global concern following Israel’s recent airstrikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear […]

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