Pakistan, June 22 -- TEHRAN - In a surprising development, Iranian media have reported that the United States gave prior warning to Iran before launching recent airstrikes on its nuclear facilities. The report cites a senior Iranian political figure who spoke on condition of anonymity.

According to the source, the U.S. secretly informed Iran that it would strike only three specific nuclear sites. The warning, the official said, appeared intended to signal that Washington does not want a full-scale war with Tehran.

Following the alert, Iranian authorities acted swiftly and successfully moved enriched uranium stockpiles from the targeted facilities to undisclosed locations. This move, the source added, helped avoid significant damage to I...