Pentagon Claims U.S. Strikes Set Back Iran's Nuclear Program by Two Years

The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that a military operation 10 days ago successfully set back Iran's nuclear program by up to two years. This statement marks a significant shift from previous cautious assessments. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell delivered the update, underscoring the goals achieved by the U.S. military.

On June 22, the U.S. military executed airstrikes using a combination of bunker-buster bombs and Tomahawk missiles targeting Iranian nuclear sites. President Donald Trump initially declared the obliteration of Iran's nuclear program, a sentiment echoed later by Parnell.

Despite these claims, the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog raised concerns over Iran potentially producing enriched uranium soon, questioning the strikes' long-term effectiveness. Additionally, officials remain uncertain about whether Iran moved its stockpile of enriched uranium before the attacks.

(With inputs from agencies.)