Iranian nuclear program degraded by up to two years, Pentagon says

This report reflects a persistent inconsistency in U.S. messaging regarding the impact of military strikes on Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The Pentagon's claims of "complete obliteration" are contradicted by both independent experts and earlier, more cautious intelligence leaks. No evidence is provided to support the more optimistic claims, which rely heavily on unnamed internal assessments and the repetition of prior presidential assertions — an appeal to authority in lieu of substantiation. The phrasing, such as "likely achieved its goals," subtly reinforces a favorable narrative without clear factual support, contributing to a biased tone that compromises objective analysis.