Trump Claims Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site “Totally Obliterated” After Airstrikes, Warns of Further Action

Former President Donald Trump made bold claims during a recent NATO gathering in The Hague, stating that Israel had verified the complete destruction of Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility following recent U.S. airstrikes. Trump added that Israeli operatives had inspected the site after the bombing and confirmed it was “totally obliterated.”

According to Trump, Israel is currently conducting a thorough damage assessment but early reports suggest that Iran had no opportunity to remove nuclear materials before the strike. He warned that if Iran resumes uranium enrichment, further actions would follow swiftly.

“The strike was decisive,” Trump said. “They had no time to hide anything, and what we hit — it was total obliteration.”

He likened the U.S. military action against Fordow and the Natanz facility to the historic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, implying that these operations may have similarly forced a pause in hostilities and halted dangerous developments.

Trump’s strong statements come amidst growing concerns about Iran’s nuclear activities and the international community’s ability to track and contain them.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently reported that a significant amount of enriched uranium—roughly 400 kilograms at 60 percent purity—was missing from Iran’s declared stockpile. That revelation added to the urgency of the situation.

Vice President JD Vance acknowledged earlier this week that U.S. officials were still unsure about the location of the missing uranium, a topic expected to be addressed in upcoming talks with Iran.

Meanwhile, CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed that Iran’s nuclear program had suffered a major blow. “Significant infrastructure was destroyed,” he stated, adding that intelligence assessments suggest it could take Iran years to rebuild what was lost.

Despite growing optimism around the military’s effectiveness, some U.S. intelligence officials have offered conflicting views. A leaked Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) report reportedly downplayed the impact of the strikes, claiming that Iran’s nuclear program had been set back by only a few months. However, the report was labeled “low confidence,” raising doubts about its accuracy.

The report’s leak has triggered an investigation. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that both the FBI and Pentagon are working together to identify the source. “Criminal charges are likely,” he said, noting that leaking classified information undermines national security.

Senator Lindsey Graham weighed in on the matter during a televised appearance, suggesting that the source of the leak may be someone within Congress who had access to the classified assessment. “You don’t need to be Sherlock Holmes to figure out this was a political hit job aimed at undercutting the president,” Graham said. “If anyone—regardless of position—leaked this information, they should be held fully accountable.”

When asked whether the cease-fire between Iran and Israel would last, Trump offered a more tempered perspective than earlier in the week. “They’re tired,” he said of both sides, “but could it start again? Maybe. Maybe soon.”

Trump also confirmed that U.S. and Iranian representatives are expected to meet in the coming week to discuss the future of Iran’s nuclear ambitions. “We may sign an agreement, or we may not,” Trump said. “Honestly, I don’t care if there’s a deal. What matters is that they stop.”

He added that Israel would continue conducting its damage assessment and that the results would be shared once confirmed. In the meantime, U.S. officials are pressing for clarity on Iran’s uranium stores and what they might mean for global nuclear security.

The situation remains fluid, with tensions high and uncertainty surrounding the full extent of the damage to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. While Trump insists the operation was a turning point, conflicting assessments and missing uranium leave critical questions unanswered.

As the United States and Iran prepare for potential diplomatic engagement, the outcome could shape the future of nuclear policy in the region for years to come. Whether the strikes truly set back Iran’s ambitions or merely delayed them, only time—and further intelligence—will tell.