'Iran Nuclear Sites Destroyed In US Strikes': CIA Chief Cites Intelligence Amid Doubts Over Impact

Last Updated:June 26, 2025, 07:41 IST

CIA Director John Ratcliffe stated that credible intelligence shows recent US strikes severely damaged Iran's nuclear program. He said key facilities may take years to rebuild.

A satellite overview shows the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Facility, along with damage from recent airstrikes (Photo: Reuters)

Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe on Wednesday said a body of credible intelligence indicated that Iran’s nuclear program was severely damaged in the recent US strikes.

He also said the intelligence suggested that the nuclear sites would take years to rebuild.

“This includes new intelligence from a historically reliable and accurate source/method that several key Iranian nuclear facilities were destroyed and would have to be rebuilt over the course of years," Ratcliffe said in a statement.

Vani Mehrotra

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

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