Trump Claims U.S. Strikes Severely Damaged Iran's Nuclear Sites
President Trump asserted at a NATO summit press conference that U.S. strikes inflicted significant damage on Iran's nuclear facilities, despite conflicting intelligence reports. He likened the impact to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, suggesting it helped end a war. Trump also criticized media coverage and highlighted NATO allies' increased defense spending commitments.
President Trump reiterated his claim that U.S. strikes severely damaged Iran's nuclear sites during a press conference at the NATO summit. Despite a preliminary U.S. intelligence report suggesting a more limited impact, Trump insisted the strikes were successful, dubbing them 'obliteration.' He compared the bombings to nuclear bombs that ended World War II, emphasizing the devastation caused.
Trump's statements came amid a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, following U.S. participation in Israel's attacks on key Iranian nuclear facilities. The initial U.S. intelligence assessment indicated a setback of 'a few months' to Tehran's nuclear program. Trump criticized media outlets for their reporting and highlighted a statement from the Israel Atomic Energy Commission supporting the impact of the strikes.
At the summit, NATO allies agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, a move Trump had advocated for. He expressed a shift in his views on NATO, acknowledging the commitment of member countries to protect their nations. Trump also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy but did not discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine's conflict with Russia.
According to the source: NPR.
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