Washington, June 25 — Former US President Donald Trump has strongly rejected media reports suggesting that recent US strikes on Iran failed to destroy its nuclear program. Calling the claims “fake news,” Trump insisted that the targeted nuclear sites were “completely destroyed.”
In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, Trump wrote, “Fake news — CNN, in collaboration with the New York Times, is trying to downplay one of the most successful military strikes in history. The nuclear sites in Iran have been completely destroyed. Both the New York Times and CNN are facing widespread criticism.”
His remarks come in response to reports by CNN and The New York Times that cited an alleged intelligence assessment from the US Defense Department. According to those reports, the US attacks only delayed Iran’s nuclear activities by a few months, as much of its enriched uranium stock had already been relocated prior to the strikes.
In an interview with Fox News, Steve Witkoff, US Special Envoy to the Middle East, condemned the leak of such intelligence reports, calling it “treasonous” and demanding an investigation.
“This kind of sensitive information being leaked — no matter which side benefits — is shameful and dangerous to national security,” Witkoff said. “It’s an act of treason and must be investigated thoroughly. Those responsible should be held accountable because such leaks can put lives at risk.”
He further asserted, “We dropped 12 bunker-buster bombs on Fordow. There is no doubt we hit our target. To suggest otherwise is completely absurd.”
The clash between Trump and major US media outlets underscores the growing political tensions surrounding US foreign policy in the Middle East and the role of intelligence leaks in shaping public perception.
