‘We were willing but president … ‘: Did Donald Trump hold back strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites? Here’s what report says

Despite President Donald Trump’s bold claims that US airstrikes had “completely obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program, a new report reveals that the US president held back from authorizing a far more extensive military campaign that could have severely crippled Iran’s capabilities.The report by NBC News citing a US assessment of the impact of Operation Midnight Hammer […]

Operation Midnight Hammer: US strikes destroyed only 1 of 3 Iranian nuclear facilities, says report; ‘significant’ setback

US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities last month destroyed only one of the three enrichment sites, setting back the work there “significantly”, NBC News reported on Thursday, citing an American assessment report.Moreover, the report said that the US Central Command had devised a far more extensive plan to strike Iran, targeting three additional sites over […]

Iran nuclear sanctions: UK, France, Germany threaten to ‘snapback’; Tehran demands guarantees against future attacks

The United Kingdom, France and Germany have signalled they are prepared to reinstate United Nations sanctions on Iran by the end of August, in case there is no clear progress on restarting the nuclear deal, two European diplomats said on Tuesday (local time).Ambassadors from the three nations met at Germany’s UN mission in New York […]

Considering US offer to restart nuclear talks, says Iran minister

File photo: Iran’s foreign minister (Picture credit: AP) Iran’s foreign minister said the US is trying to revive nuclear talks with Tehran while stressing that his country is in no hurry to resume negotiations.“The Americans insist on returning to the negotiating table,” Abbas Araghchi said in televised remarks Saturday, adding that Iran has received “multiple […]

Gaza truce, ‘unhappy’ talks with Putin, Iran nuclear setback: Trump addresses global conflicts- what he said amid July 4 celebrations | World News

Trump on tariffs, Putin, Gaza truce, and TikTok deal aboard Air Force One US President Donald Trump addressed tensions surrounding multiple global conflicts which included Russia-Ukraine and the Middle East. He hinted at Sanctions against Russia, claiming to be dissappointed with Putin. He further talked about damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities and the potention Gaza […]

White House celebrations: Trump to honour pilots who ‘obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear sites on July 4 | World News

White House celebrations: Trump to honour pilots who ‘obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear sites on July 4 US Air Force pilots involved in the recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities will be among the honored guests at the White House’s Independence Day celebrations this Friday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Monday. The July 4 […]

Scars of strikes: Iran begins repairs at Fordow nuclear site, new satellite images reveal

This handout satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies A few days after back-to-back US and Israeli strikes, Iran’s most fortified nuclear site seems to be busy as fresh satellite images reveal extensive surface damage and ongoing reconstruction. US and Israel have claimed that Fordow nuclear site, which is embedded deep within a mountain near Qom, […]

US strike on Iran: Intercepted communications spark doubt whether bunker-busters destroyed nuclear sites; what report said

US President Donald Trump – File Image Intercepted Iranian communications indicated minimal damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities from US military action, according to the Washington Post’s Sunday report, citing four sources familiar with classified government intelligence. The Post’s report adds to growing uncertainty about the actual impact on Iran’s nuclear capabilities. A Defence Intelligence Agency’s […]

German government shows cracks over nuclear energy

Representative Image (AI-generated) It was only a relatively petty dispute over the organization of an EU event in Brussels. And yet, revealed how differently Economy Minister Katherina Reiche — of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) — and Environment Minister Carsten Schneider — of the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) — think about renewable energy, […]

Operation Midnight Hammer: ‘Bunker-busters’ not used on Iran’s Isfahan nuclear site, top US general tells senators; cites target depth

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon, Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf) The United States military did not use the “bunker-buster” bombs on Iran’s Isfahan nuclear facility during last week’s Operation Midnight Hammer, chairman joint chiefs of staff, General Dan Caine, told senators during […]

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