New Delhi, June 26 -- As scrutiny intensifies over the effectiveness of last weekend's US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, both US President Donald Trump and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth have firmly denied claims that Iran managed to move any of its 400 kilogrammes (880 pounds) highly enriched uranium stockpiles ahead of the bombardment.

Their remarks come amid growing speculation, including satellite imagery analysis, suggesting Iran may have successfully relocated part of its near weapons-grade nuclear material, i.e. 408 kilogrammes of Uranium, before the attacks.

Taking to Truth Social on Thursday morning, President Donald Trump dismissed suggestions that Iran had removed any uranium or nuclear material prior to the airstri...