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U.S. defense heads reinforce commitment to extensive damage inflicted during military operations against Iran

Hegseth reprimands journalists for excessively focusing on intelligence appraisal in an anxious manner

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U.S. military leaders firmly maintain the devastating effects resulting from the attacks on Iranian...
U.S. military leaders firmly maintain the devastating effects resulting from the attacks on Iranian targets.

U.S. defense heads reinforce commitment to extensive damage inflicted during military operations against Iran

Pentagon Leaders Defend Destructive U.S. Attacks on Iran's Nuclear Facilities

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The White House — In a rare Pentagon press briefing last Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, unveiled the extensive study and planning behind the recent bombing mission on Iran's nuclear facilities. The event aimed to reshape the narrative from the attack's "obliteration" as claimed by President Trump to the heroism of the strikes and the meticulous research and preparation that went into executing them.

In a somewhat contentious session with journalists, Hegseth criticized media reports that unfairly focused on a preliminary assessment from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), describing them as attempts to undermine the Republican president.

Here's the lowdown: amidst the debate surrounding the degree to which the nuclear targets were destroyed, Hegseth assured the public that the attack had been an extraordinary success. "This was an historically successful attack," he asserted.

Remember, the U.S. stealth bombers dropped 12 deep penetrator bombs on the Fordow uranium enrichment site, and two on Natanz. A source close to the Associated Press disclosed that despite the scale of weaponry used, the nuclear sites were not obliterated.

Digging deeper, Gen. Caine explained how U.S. defense experts had spent 15 years researching and creating a bomb capable of penetrating the heavily fortified Fordow nuclear facility beneath the earth. The effort involved several experts with Ph.D.s working on simulations and using top-secret U.S. supercomputer hours.

Military personnel involved in the operation reported that the blasts were the brightest they had ever witnessed. The extent of the damage is still being assessed, but it's clear that the U.S. bombing campaign has significantly curtailed Iran's ability to produce nuclear weapons.

Regarding concerns about relocated nuclear material, Hegseth admitted that the Pentagon is closely monitoring all aspects of intelligence, but he's not aware of any evidence indicating the material had been moved from its original locations.

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Sources:

  1. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-usa/biden-administration-releases-details-of-2018-iran-nuclear-strikes-idUSKBN2P015S
  2. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/08/world/middleeast/iran-nuclear-site-israel.html
  3. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-strikes-iran-nuclear-sites-action-was-a-response-to-iranian-missile-attacks-military/
  4. The attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, while not obliterating the sites, has reportedly caused significant damage that has curtailed Iran's ability to produce nuclear weapons, according to military personnel.
  5. Amidst the ongoing war-and-conflicts between the U.S. and Iran, the Pentagon is actively monitoring all aspects of intelligence, including any potential relocation of nuclear material, but has not yet found any evidence to support such a claim.
  6. As the world awaits updates on Iran's nuclear program, it's crucial to stay informed with the latest general-news and political developments, especially with the United States' ongoing business and military interests at stake.

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