In an expressive revelation, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi shared with CBS News that the US bombing of Iran’s crucial Fordow nuclear site has resulted in ‘serious and heavy damage’ to the facility. Delving into the grim details of the incident, Araqchi articulated, ‘No one precisely knows what has occurred in Fordow.
Nevertheless, the information we have gathered so far indicates that the facilities have indeed suffered significant and severe damage.’ This interview was broadcast with clarity on Tuesday evening.
He further explained, ‘The Atomic Energy Organisation of the Islamic Republic of Iran is in the process of carrying out thorough evaluations and assessments, the findings of which will later be presented to the government for further action.’
Despite these grim assertions, intercepted communications from Iran seemed to understate the severity of the damage inflicted by US strikes on Iran’s nuclear ambition, as reported by the Washington Post on Sunday. The report, referencing four individuals familiar with confidential intelligence circulating within the US government, painted a contrasting picture.
President Donald Trump asserted with emphatic certainty that the strikes ‘completely and totally obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear program. However, high-ranking US officials have conceded that piecing together a complete assessment of the damage from the recent weekend’s military actions will require more time and meticulous analysis.