President Donald Trump vehemently rejected news reports suggesting that the recent US strikes on Iran failed to destroy Tehran’s nuclear programme, calling it "FAKE NEWS" and insisting the sites were "completely destroyed".
Posting in all caps on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Fake news CNN, together with the failing New York Times, have teamed up in an attempt to demean one of the most successful military strikes in history. The nuclear sites in Iran are completely destroyed! both The Times and CNN are getting slammed by the public!”
The CNN report, based on a classified assessment by the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency, claimed the strikes only temporarily set back Iran’s nuclear programme. It said the attacks failed to fully eliminate centrifuges or enriched uranium stockpiles, with some facilities reportedly sealed off but not destroyed.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt acknowledged the report’s existence but said it was “flat-out wrong” and “a clear attempt to demean President Trump”. She added, “Everyone knows what happens when you drop fourteen 30,000 pound bombs perfectly on their targets: total obliteration.”
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff also criticised the report, calling the intelligence leak “treasonous” and demanding an investigation. “Those responsible should be held accountable… The site was obliterated,” he told Fox News.
What is Operation Midnight Hammer?
On June 22, US launched a military operation targeting Iran’s key nuclear sites - Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan under the codename Operation Midnight Hammer.
The main strike force included seven B-2 stealth bombers, each operated by a two-member crew. During the attack on Iran’s heavily fortified Fordow facility, 14 Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOPs) also known as “bunker busters” were dropped. This marked the first-ever combat use of the 15-ton GBU-57 bomb by the US.
Trump praised the operation on his social media platform, Truth Social, writing: “Monumental damage was done to all nuclear sites in Iran, as shown by satellite images. ‘Obliteration’ is an accurate term! The white structure shown is deeply embedded into the rock, with even its roof well below ground level, and completely shielded from flame. The biggest damage took place far below ground level. Bullseye!!!”
Posting in all caps on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Fake news CNN, together with the failing New York Times, have teamed up in an attempt to demean one of the most successful military strikes in history. The nuclear sites in Iran are completely destroyed! both The Times and CNN are getting slammed by the public!”
The CNN report, based on a classified assessment by the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency, claimed the strikes only temporarily set back Iran’s nuclear programme. It said the attacks failed to fully eliminate centrifuges or enriched uranium stockpiles, with some facilities reportedly sealed off but not destroyed.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt acknowledged the report’s existence but said it was “flat-out wrong” and “a clear attempt to demean President Trump”. She added, “Everyone knows what happens when you drop fourteen 30,000 pound bombs perfectly on their targets: total obliteration.”
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff also criticised the report, calling the intelligence leak “treasonous” and demanding an investigation. “Those responsible should be held accountable… The site was obliterated,” he told Fox News.
🚨BREAKING: Trump Special Envoy Steve Witkoff says the fake news of Iran strike “intel” to CNN is treasonous and calls for an investigation:
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) June 25, 2025
“It’s treasonous. It has to be investigated… Should be held accountable… It was obliterated.”
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What is Operation Midnight Hammer?
On June 22, US launched a military operation targeting Iran’s key nuclear sites - Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan under the codename Operation Midnight Hammer.
The main strike force included seven B-2 stealth bombers, each operated by a two-member crew. During the attack on Iran’s heavily fortified Fordow facility, 14 Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOPs) also known as “bunker busters” were dropped. This marked the first-ever combat use of the 15-ton GBU-57 bomb by the US.
Trump praised the operation on his social media platform, Truth Social, writing: “Monumental damage was done to all nuclear sites in Iran, as shown by satellite images. ‘Obliteration’ is an accurate term! The white structure shown is deeply embedded into the rock, with even its roof well below ground level, and completely shielded from flame. The biggest damage took place far below ground level. Bullseye!!!”
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