CIA: Intel ‘indicates’ Iran nuke program ‘severely damaged,’ several sites ‘destroyed’

The US Central Intelligence Agency says Iran’s nuclear program “has been severely damaged” by recent strikes carried out by the US and Israel, which “destroyed” several key sites in a manner that will require years to rebuild.

The agency issues a statement attributed to its director, John Ratcliffe, in which it confirms “that a body of credible intelligence indicates Iran’s nuclear program has been severely damaged by the recent, targeted strikes.”

“This includes new intelligence from a historically reliable and accurate source/method that several key Iranian nuclear facilities were destroyed and would have to be rebuilt over the course of years,” the statement adds.

“CIA continues to collect additional reliably sourced information to keep appropriate decision-makers and oversight bodies fully informed,” it continues.

“When possible, we will also provide updates and information to the American public, given the national importance of this matter and in every attempt to provide transparency.”