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US To Offer New Defense Of Strikes On Iran Nuclear Sites

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to hold a news conference on Thursday to offer a fresh assessment of strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, following a stinging row over how much American bombardment set back Tehran's nuclear program.

International Business Times

Pete Hegseth holding Pentagon press conference to celebrate ‘very upset’ B-2 pilots involved in Iran raid

President Donald Trump says defense secretary will speak up ‘for the dignity of our great American pilots’ after feud with media over extent of bomb damage continues

The Independent UK

CIA head claims US strikes severely damaged Iran's nuclear facilities

The Trump administration cited "new intelligence" from the CIA to support its initial claim that US strikes on Iran were completely successful.

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Trump admin officials release ‘new intelligence’ claiming Iran’s nuclear program set back ‘years’

CIA Director John Ratcliffe says the bombed Iranian nuclear facilities ‘would have to be rebuilt over the course of years’

The Independent UK

Trump officials cite ‘new intelligence’ to back president’s claims of success in strikes on Iran

Tulsi Gabbard and the CIA director say Iran’s nuclear sites were ‘destroyed’, amid reports of White House efforts to limit sharing of classified information with Congress

The Guardian - AU

Trump news at a glance: ‘Daddy’ Trump showered with praise on triumphant lap through Nato summit

Trump celebrated commitment by Nato allies to boost defence spending to 5% of GDP. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 25 June 2025

The Guardian - US

Trump demands CNN fire reporter for Iran intel assessment that White House confirmed is real

The president also used one of his favorite insults on Natasha Bertrand, ranting that CNN should throw her out ‘like a dog.’

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Hegseth Downplays His Department's 'Leaked' Assessment of US Strike on Iran: 'It Was Low Confidence'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth downplayed the Pentagon's assessment claiming that the U.S. strikes in Iran did not result in significant damage on Wednesday.

Latin Times

There you go, Pete Hegseth is running low on luck as the FBI scrambles to deal with another intel ‘leak’

This administration can't stop leaking things.

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Hegseth says FBI probing Iran nuclear site damage report leak, confirming top secret assessment is real

Standing alongside Donald Trump and Marco Rubio, defense secretary insists Pentagon report is ‘preliminary’ and ‘low confidence’ and mission was still ‘overwhelming success’

The Independent UK

CNN anchors denounce Trump’s ‘manipulative’ claims that questions over Iran bombing are an attack on US military

‘That is false,’ Pamela Brown declared. ‘That is absolutely false, and that is a straw man argument.’

The Independent UK

The Latest: NATO leaders agree on spending hike, vow to defend each other

NATO leaders agreed on Wednesday on a massive hike in defense spending after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, and expressed their “ironclad commitment” to come to each other’s aid if attacked

The Independent UK

She was set on a career of service after growing up in a military family. Trump’s trans ban is ruining her life

Transgender troops and their families face an uncertain future after spending their careers in service, they tell Alex Woodward

The Independent UK

Takeaways: Defiant Team Trump defends Iran strikes at NATO summit - Roll Call

President Trump wrapped a NATO summit by defiantly defending his Iran strikes and changing his tune about alliance members' defense spending.

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The Independent UK

Pentagon slams fake memo claiming to be from Pete Hegseth after it goes viral

Department of Defense debunks warning to service members purportedly sent out from ‘Office of Military Standards and Ethics,’ which does not exist

The Guardian - UK

Trump and Hegseth admit doubts about level of damage to Iranian nuclear sites

President calls intelligence ‘inconclusive’ while defence secretary describes harm to facilities as ‘moderate to severe’

Al Jazeera

US didn’t destroy Iran’s nuclear programme: Here’s what new intel says

US President Trump doubles down on his assertion that Iranian nuclear programme has been set back by decades.

The Independent UK

Trump doubles down on ‘obliteration’ claims as he refers to Iran strike as ‘genius’

President enlists help from his defense secretary to impugn motives of intelligence analysts who cast doubt on his claims to have ‘obliterated’ Iranian nuclear facilities

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Roll Call

Democrats seek Iran intel as doubts grow over strikes' effectiveness - Roll Call

Democrats seek Iran intel as doubts grow over strikes' effectiveness - Congress

The Independent UK

Republicans A-OK with Trump’s unchecked power to order Iran military strikes

Democrats, meanwhile, say ‘it's a basic expectation that they come and give us an update’

Latin Times

Pentagon's Own Report Determined Iran's Nuclear Sites Were Just Damaged Despite Trump Insisting They Were 'Obliterated': Report

A Pentagon report revealed that the Iranian nuclear facilities struck by the US were damaged but not obliterated, contradicting assertions made by Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

WhatsApp banned on House of Representative members’ devices – but Signal still allowed, memo shows

According to a memo sent to all House members on Monday, WhatsApp was deemed as ‘high risk’ due to ‘potential security risks involved with its use’

Latin Times

Trump Promotes 'Regime Change' in Iran Despite Vance, Rubio and Hegseth All Dismissing the Idea Hours Earlier

President Donald Trump contradicted senior staff members within his administration by stating that he may attempt to facilitate a regime change within Iran.

The Guardian - UK

The Donald’s bunker busters leave Lammy dreaming of his duvet

The foreign secretary was trying to catch up, unsure whether it would be better to have been in on the plan, or have deniability

Latin Times

AOC Ridicules Hegseth After Being Congratulated for 'Not a Single Leak' From Iran Bombing: 'Not a Vote of Confidence'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after he was congratulated for managing the U.S. attack on Iran without any leaks.

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