CIA supports Trump's narrative on nuclear development program
In a surprising turn of events, the CIA has backed President Trump's stance on Iran's nuclear program. John Ratcliffe, the CIA director, claimed that rebuilding the destroyed key nuclear facilities would take "years."
Amidst conflicting reports, the CIA's assertion marks a stark contrast to a military intelligence agency DIA report stating that the attacks merely set back Iran's nuclear program by a few months.
According to U.S. intelligence assessments, while Iran's nuclear facilities have been hit hard, they are not beyond repair. The damage has delayed the program, but it hasn't been disabled permanently. Iran could restore key components and resume nuclear activities within several months after the attacks.
A significant part of the nuclear facilities, such as those in Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan, has been targeted in the strikes. However, these attacks are seen more as a delaying tactic than a permanent solution.
The CIA's new findings are based on a source that has consistently proven reliable and accurate in the past. The agency continues to analyze the aftermath of the attacks for further insights.
Both U.S. Intelligence Coordinator Tulsi Gabbard and the CIA support President Trump's claims of significant damage, calling the weekend attacks a "death blow" to Iran's nuclear program.
In a rare appearance, the Mossad chief reaffirmed the active role of intelligence agencies in Iran, suggesting that the conflict is far from over. President Trump, on the other hand, has been adamant, claiming the strikes as "total wipeout," a "perfect" military operation.
As the dust settles, the world watches cautiously, anticipating Iran's next move in the ongoing nuclear saga.
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- The CIA's claim that rebuilding the damaged nuclear facilities in Iran would take years contradicts a DIA report suggesting a delay of only a few months, indicating a divide in political views on the impact of the attacks on Iran's nuclear program, a topic submerged in general-news and community politics.
- Despite President Trump's assertions of a "total wipeout" of Iran's nuclear program, both U.S. Intelligence Coordinator Tulsi Gabbard and the CIA agree that while significant damage has been done, the nuclear program remains repairable, emphasizing the complex and ongoing nature of this issue in the realm of nuclear energy.
