The Strike that Wasn’t: What Hidden Intel Reveals about Iran’s Nuclear Program
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Amid a fierce standoff between the White House and major news outlets over the effectiveness of recent strikes on Iran, new intelligence from a source who maintains regular contact with Iranian officials confirms that the attacks were largely a failure.
The source told Whale Hunting that Iran retains 80% of its centrifuges and 100% of its uranium stockpile, a direct contradiction to the Trump White House's public statements of "obliteration" and "complete success." This new information gives weight to the reports from CNN and The New York Times.
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