Pentagon says US strikes stalled Iran’s nuclear programme by two years, but satellite images tell another story

A Pentagon spokesperson has claimed that recent US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities may delay its programme by up to two years. The US used heavy bunker-buster bombs and cruise missiles to target three key sites. While the Pentagon backs President Trump’s bold claim that the sites were “completely obliterated”, satellite images and UN nuclear watchdog comments suggest Iran could restart uranium enrichment within months. Intelligence assessments continue as new images show Iran repairing damage at the Fordow plant.