AP News reports that at a NATO press conference (June 25, 2025), Trump insisted U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear program were “devastating,” despite a leaked intelligence assessment suggesting the damage was limited .
• ABC News notes Trump and Pete Hegseth criticized media coverage, arguing the intel report downplayed how “obliterated” the targets were .
• Newsweek, Fox News, NY Post, and Economic Times also highlight Trump comparing the strikes to Hiroshima, claiming they “obliterated” key nuclear facilities—even as Pentagon leaks suggested otherwise .
• The Daily Beast reported a leaked intel memo calling the strikes a “flop,” suggesting they only delayed Iran’s program by months, which Trump vehemently denied .
