Pakistan, June 26 -- Iran's nuclear program has suffered severe damage following recent US airstrikes, according to CIA Director John Ratcliffe. He revealed that newly gathered intelligence from a trusted source confirms the destruction of major facilities, including Natanz, Fordow, and Esfahan. Ratcliffe stated that rebuilding the infrastructure would take several years, significantly delaying Iran's nuclear capabilities.

However, the Defense Intelligence (DIA) offered a different assessment, suggesting the damage was not as extensive. According to their preliminary report, the strikes may have set back Iran's progress by only a few months. This contrast has sparked internal debate within the US intelligence community and led to public ...