US President Donald Trump said in statements reported by US media that the strikes carried out by the US military against Iranian nuclear facilities caused "fires underground," stressing that the operation was precise and powerful.
Trump added that US intelligence reports about the bombing of the Fordow nuclear facility were issued a few days after the attack, considering the early announcement to be premature.
For his part, the US Secretary of Defense emphasized that Iran's nuclear program was "completely destroyed" by the strikes, asserting that Tehran fully understands the extent of the losses it has incurred, which prompted it to agree to return to the negotiating table.
The US Secretary of State criticized some media reports that questioned the effectiveness of the bombing, describing them as "politicized" and not based on accurate intelligence assessments.
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Trump: Bombing Iran's nuclear facilities ignited underground fires