BREAKING NEWS Trump Confirms Surprise US Airstrikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Including Fordo

[Bkk Brian]

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

That’s what an increasing number of reports are confirming.

 

 

What reports, like this one posted just a few posts up?

 

2 hours ago, rabas said:

16 minutes ago. Now being widely reported.

 

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the country’s nuclear installations were ‘badly damaged’ by US airstrikes, the Associated Press reported, though he didn’t provide further detail.

 

AP, ABC news, Times of Israel, Bloomberg, Yahoo ...

 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-25/iran-says-nuclear-sites-badly-damaged-by-us-ap-reports

 

[Yellowtail]

3 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

That’s what an increasing number of reports are confirming.

 

 

Yeah, that's what every leftist media outlet is claiming, and every leftist is praying for. I know you guys are all atheists, but just in case...

[Chomper Higgot]

6 hours ago, sharot724 said:

From the artical:

 

Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan of New York said on X on Tuesday that “Trump just cancelled a classified House briefing on the Iran strikes with zero explanation. The real reason? He claims he destroyed ‘all nuclear facilities and capability;’ his team knows they can’t back up his bluster and BS.”

The house defense committee has a duty of oversight and a right to examine intel evidence.

[Chomper Higgot]

1 minute ago, Yellowtail said:

Yeah, that's what every leftist media outlet is claiming, and every leftist is praying for. I know you guys are all atheists, but just in case...

With references to a damage assessment.

[Yellowtail]

It's amusing that:

 

The left was howling that Iran had no nuclear weapon program. 

 

Then Trump bombs Iran's nuclear weapon program. 

 

And now the left is howling that Trump's bombing failed to destroy Iran's nuclear weapon program. 

 

 

[Bkk Brian]

4 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

The house defense committee has a duty of oversight and a right to examine intel evidence.

Ryan claims its bluster and bull<deleted>, well not according to more reports coming out and you still ignore your previous false claims

[Chomper Higgot]

6 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

It's amusing that:

 

The left was howling that Iran had no nuclear weapon program. 

 

Then Trump bombs Iran's nuclear weapon program. 

 

And now the left is howling that Trump's bombing failed to destroy Iran's nuclear weapon program. 

 

 

Or at least that’s the way you tell it.

 

[Bkk Brian]

Just now, Chomper Higgot said:

Or at least that’s the way you tell it.

 

Pretty accurate actually, read your own previous posts and false claims

[rabas]

33 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

With references to a damage assessment.

 

Here's an assessment. Not a news story about a leak about a classified assessment that no one has seen because it is still classified. Also see www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-858987

[jerrymahoney]

From the above post:

 

⚡️Israel Atomic Energy Commission:

“The devastating US strike on Fordow destroyed the site's critical infrastructure and rendered the enrichment facility inoperable.”

 

From NY Times update:

 

As part of his effort to counter the preliminary intelligence report from the Pentagon, Mr. Trump, during his news conference, read part of a statement from the Israel Atomic Energy Commission.

 

“The devastating U.S. strike on Fordo destroyed the site’s critical infrastructure and rendered the enrichment facility totally inoperable,” the president said.

 

The statement, which the White House had distributed earlier, did not contain the word “totally,” but Mr. Trump inserted it.

 

via https://archive.ph/ONygg

 

 

[Bkk Brian]

The latest new high-resolution satellite images from Maxar reveal extra damage by the US and Israel

 

The Iran apologists will hate this.

 

The volume of grey dust visible in some of the satellite images may be sign of the level of destruction beneath the surface, analysts believe. "Deep below ground detonations of sufficient magnitude to expel the concrete as described would cause significant blast damage to underground structures," said Trevor Lawrence, head of the Centre for Energetics Technology, Cranfield University and an expert on effect of explosions. "Given the complexity of building these structures, significant damage is very unlikely to be repaired in the short term, if at all."

 

Previously unseen damage in the images reveal total wipe out of certain nuclear facilities. Particularly notable is the uranium conversion facility at Isfahan. You can't make a nuclear bomb with a conversion facility and that place is no longer on this planet!

 

"You can't do a nuclear weapon without a conversion facility, yet we can't even find where it is, where it used to be on the map - because the whole thing is just blackened out… it's gone… wiped out."

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdr3xxdrynko

[jerrymahoney]

From the above NYT via archive link:

 

International inspectors and nuclear experts agree that the extensive damage to the conversion facility created a key bottleneck in the weapons-making process, and agreed that rebuilding it would most likely take years. But that assumes that Iran did not build another conversion plant in secret, as part of an insurance policy against the destruction of its declared facilities, which are inspected by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

[Yagoda]

Its so much fun to watching the Iran lovers and America/Jew haters squirm. Give me plenty of thumbs down, express that frustration!!

 

Trump winning! America winning! Israel winning! Hows that feel boys? Almost as good as the election, wonder how many Iranian lovers are gonna slink away and reappear later as trolls

[Bkk Brian]

Additionally for those that claimed it was not a success

 

CIA says intelligence indicates Iran nuclear programme 'severely damaged'

"CIA can confirm that a body of credible intelligence indicates Iran's Nuclear Program has been severely damaged by the recent, targeted strikes," Ratcliffe says.

"This includes new intelligence from an historically reliable and accurate source/method that several key Iranian nuclear facilities were destroyed and would have to be rebuilt over the course of years.

"CIA continues to collect additional reliably sourced information to keep appropriate decision-makers and oversight bodies fully informed.

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c20xel1e97gt?post=asset%3Ab403774e-c5e5-4cac-88f5-0df0af0bf3ea#post

[jerrymahoney]

Statement from Director John Ratcliffe about Intelligence on Iran's Nuclear Program

“CIA can confirm that a body of credible intelligence indicates Iran’s Nuclear Program has been severely damaged by the recent, targeted strikes. This includes new intelligence from a historically reliable and accurate source/method * that several key Iranian nuclear facilities were destroyed and would have to be rebuilt over the course of years.

 

CIA continues to collect additional reliably sourced information to keep appropriate decision-makers and oversight bodies fully informed. When possible, we will also provide updates and information to the American public, given the national importance of this matter and in every attempt to provide transparency.”

 

https://www.cia.gov/stories/story/statement-from-director-john-ratcliffe-about-intelligence-on-irans-nuclear-program/

 

* but for now we ain't telling

 

[Bkk Brian]

The White House

 

The world is far safer after President Donald J. Trump’s highly successful, decisive precision strikes against the Iranian regime’s key nuclear facilities.

Take it from those who actually know:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/06/irans-nuclear-facilities-have-been-obliterated-and-suggestions-otherwise-are-fake-news/

 

No quotes taken as too many

[jerrymahoney]

From the above linked WhiteHouse report:

 

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi: “Given the explosive payload utilized, and the extreme vibration-sensitive nature of centrifuges, very significant damage is expected to have occurred.

__________________________

 

Iran's Enriched Uranium Is Missing—Nuclear Watchdog IAEA
Published Jun 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM EDT

 

There is no information on the location of Iran's enriched uranium following U.S. strikes on the Islamic Republic's nuclear sites, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said.

 

Rafael Grossi made the comments to Fox News when asked about the location of 900 pounds of potentially enriched uranium that Iranian officials said had been removed for its protection ahead of strikes on its facilities.

 

Grossi had said Iran had protected its enriched uranium, and there was even a potential site near Isfahan where 900 pounds of the material enriched to 60 percent may have been taken.

 

https://www.newsweek.com/iran-uranium-missing-iaea-grossi-2090434

 

 

[Bkk Brian]

9 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

From the above linked WhiteHouse report:

 

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi: “Given the explosive payload utilized, and the extreme vibration-sensitive nature of centrifuges, very significant damage is expected to have occurred.

__________________________

 

Iran's Enriched Uranium Is Missing—Nuclear Watchdog IAEA
Published Jun 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM EDT

 

There is no information on the location of Iran's enriched uranium following U.S. strikes on the Islamic Republic's nuclear sites, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said.

 

Rafael Grossi made the comments to Fox News when asked about the location of 900 pounds of potentially enriched uranium that Iranian officials said had been removed for its protection ahead of strikes on its facilities.

 

Grossi had said Iran had protected its enriched uranium, and there was even a potential site near Isfahan where 900 pounds of the material enriched to 60 percent may have been taken.

 

https://www.newsweek.com/iran-uranium-missing-iaea-grossi-2090434

 

 

There's lots of links to the White House report confirming how successful the mission was, too many as I mentioned. The pilots and all supporting personnel did a fantastic job

 

 

 

[Yellowtail]

1 hour ago, jerrymahoney said:

From the above NYT via archive link:

 

International inspectors and nuclear experts agree that the extensive damage to the conversion facility created a key bottleneck in the weapons-making process, and agreed that rebuilding it would most likely take years. But that assumes that Iran did not build another conversion plant in secret, as part of an insurance policy against the destruction of its declared facilities, which are inspected by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

So, there's still hope, yes? 

[Chomper Higgot]

1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

Its so much fun to watching the Iran lovers and America/Jew haters squirm. Give me plenty of thumbs down, express that frustration!!

 

Trump winning! America winning! Israel winning! Hows that feel boys? Almost as good as the election, wonder how many Iranian lovers are gonna slink away and reappear later as trolls

“Iran lovers and Jew haters”

 

We’ve arrived at the baseless ad hominem accusations already.

 

Perhaps we should be discussing the military attack not making personal attacks on those who have a different view of the reported events 

[Bkk Brian]

21 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Trump ignored the testimony of the U.S. DNI, stating Gabbard was ‘wrong’ about Iran.

 

His spokesperson is now disputing the US Defense Intelligence damage assessment.

 

This begs a few questions.

 

On what intelligence basis did Trump authorize the attack on Iran? 

 

On what intelligence basis did Trump claim complete obliteration of Iran’s nuclear program?

 

Why should anyone not believe the Defense Intelligence Damage Assessment?

Did you get that all answered for yourself yet?

[jerrymahoney]

Trump denies Iranians moved nuclear materials before US strikes
 06/25/25 11:13 AM ET

 

President Trump on Wednesday maintained that nuclear materials were not moved prior to U.S. strikes on Iranian facilities, despite an internal preliminary assessment that indicated otherwise.

 

Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has said the agency does not know the location of 900 pounds of enriched uranium from the sites.

 

We are making an assumption, which is not speculative or pure speculation, because Iran officially told me, ‘We are going to be taking protective measures, which may or may not include moving around this material,’” Grossi said on Fox News’s “The Story.”

 

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5368790-trump-iran-nuclear-materials-moved/

[Yellowtail]

8 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

Trump denies Iranians moved nuclear materials before US strikes
 06/25/25 11:13 AM ET

 

President Trump on Wednesday maintained that nuclear materials were not moved prior to U.S. strikes on Iranian facilities, despite an internal preliminary assessment that indicated otherwise.

 

Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has said the agency does not know the location of 900 pounds of enriched uranium from the sites.

 

We are making an assumption, which is not speculative or pure speculation, because Iran officially told me, ‘We are going to be taking protective measures, which may or may not include moving around this material,’” Grossi said on Fox News’s “The Story.”

 

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5368790-trump-iran-nuclear-materials-moved/

Praise Allah!

[jerrymahoney]

Praise Steven Cheung (Ms. Leavitt's boss) 

[coolcarer]

10 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Well thanks for your spirited defense of the obviously exaggerated claims of ‘mission success’

We can now all enjoy the walk back:

 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/25/trump-and-hegseth-admit-doubts-over-irans-nuclear-sites-damage-by-us-strikes

It was a mission success though why are you diminishing such a well planned and executed strike that has caused severe damage to Irans nuclear capabilities?

[Chomper Higgot]

25 minutes ago, coolcarer said:

It was a mission success though why are you diminishing such a well planned and executed strike that has caused severe damage to Irans nuclear capabilities?

 

“Severe damage”

 

Not ‘obliterated’ then?!

Why are you diminishing the claims made by President Trump?

[Yellowtail]

3 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

 

“Severe damage”

 

Not ‘obliterated’ then?!

Why are you diminishing the claims made by President Trump?

Wait, what, do you mean to say that Trump may have exaggerated? I find that hard to believe.  

[Bkk Brian]

8 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

 

“Severe damage”

 

Not ‘obliterated’ then?!

Why are you diminishing the claims made by President Trump?

Is "wiped out" about the same as obliterated’? Its about the same to me. Why so focused on obliterated?

 

"You can't do a nuclear weapon without a conversion facility, yet we can't even find where it is, where it used to be on the map - because the whole thing is just blackened out… it's gone… wiped out."

 

 

[jerrymahoney]

1 hour ago, Yellowtail said:

3 hours ago, jerrymahoney said:

But that assumes that Iran did not build another conversion plant in secret, as part of an insurance policy against the destruction of its declared facilities, which are inspected by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

So, there's still hope, yes? 

Some Israeli officials said they also believed that the Iranian government had maintained small covert enrichment facilities so it could continue its nuclear program in the event of an attack on the larger facilities.

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/us/politics/iran-nuclear-sites.html

[Yellowtail]

11 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

Some Israeli officials said they also believed that the Iranian government had maintained small covert enrichment facilities so it could continue its nuclear program in the event of an attack on the larger facilities.

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/us/politics/iran-nuclear-sites.html

So that's a yes, nice!