Senators' Differing Views on US Strikes on Iran

Emerging from a classified briefing, Democratic and Republican senators disagreed on the impact of US strikes on Iran's nuclear program. Republicans believe it will delay Iran's nuclear weapon development by years, while Democrats think it's only a matter of months. An early US intelligence assessment suggests the strikes set back Iran's program but did not destroy it completely. President Trump's claims of complete destruction are disputed.

Democrats like Sen. Chris Murphy doubt the extent of the damage and believe Iran still poses a threat. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the lack of clarity in the briefing and questioned the administration's strategy.

Republican senators, including Trump allies, praised the effectiveness of the strikes. Some echoed Trump's language of obliterating Iran's nuclear capacity. The Pentagon's early assessment was discussed during the briefing, with mixed reactions from senators.

While some Republicans see the mission as successful, others are more cautious in their assessment. The final battle damage assessment by the Defense Intelligence Agency is awaited to provide a clearer picture of the impact.

Democrats like Sen. Chris Coons and Sen. Mark Warner emphasized the need for a comprehensive assessment of the damages before drawing conclusions about the success of the strikes.

According to the source: CNN.