In a fervent statement made on his Truth Social platform, former President Donald Trump vehemently criticized major news outlets, specifically CNN and the New York Times, accusing them of trying to undermine what he characterized as one of the most successful military operations in history. Trump proclaimed that Iran's nuclear sites were 'completely destroyed', a claim that has sparked widespread debate and scrutiny.

This reaction from Trump comes in the wake of reports regarding a classified assessment from U.S. intelligence, which painted a starkly different picture of the effectiveness of his military actions against Iranian nuclear facilities over the previous weekend. According to sources familiar with the report, instead of the total destruction Trump claims, two of the targeted sites remained intact, and the military strikes might have only delayed Iran's nuclear program by a few months at most.

The Pentagon’s intelligence assessment revealed that essential components of Iran's nuclear development infrastructure, including centrifuges, could be operational again within a matter of months. Furthermore, the report highlighted that a substantial portion of Iran’s highly enriched uranium, which could be pivotal for developing nuclear weaponry, had been relocated prior to the strikes. This crucial stockpile is believed to have been moved to undisclosed locations, potentially complicating efforts to monitor and contain Iran's nuclear ambitions.

In response to the intelligence findings, the White House issued a statement categorically denying the accuracy of the report, labeling it as 'flat-out wrong'. This disagreement between the former president's assertions and the official intelligence assessment raises significant questions about the effectiveness and future implications of U.S. military actions.

Trump's post on Truth Social included a bold declaration: “FAKE NEWS CNN, TOGETHER WITH THE FAILING NEW YORK TIMES, HAVE TEAMED UP IN AN ATTEMPT TO DEMEAN ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MILITARY STRIKES IN HISTORY. THE NUCLEAR SITES IN IRAN ARE COMPLETELY DESTROYED! BOTH THE TIMES AND CNN ARE GETTING SLAMMED BY THE PUBLIC!” His tone reflects ongoing tensions between his administration's narrative and media coverage of international military engagements.