Imagine a secret report that could change everything we thought we knew about the recent US bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Well, that’s exactly what’s happened. A leaked report from CNN has revealed that the bombing may not have been as effective as initially claimed.
What Really Happened in the US Bombing of Iran?
US President Donald Trump announced that the US had bombed three major facilities in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
He claimed that the strikes had “completely and totally obliterated” Tehran’s nuclear sites. But the leaked report tells a different story.
It suggests that the US strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by a few months.
The Iranian Ambassador Speaks Out
Sunrise host Nat Barr sat down with Iranian Ambassador to Australia Ahmad Sadeghi to get to the bottom of the situation. Sadeghi was asked about the extent of the damage, but he said he didn’t have an exact assessment.
“That’s something that the technical teams, with regard to Iran, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will have to find out about later,” he said.
The Right to Peaceful Nuclear Use
Sadeghi emphasized that Iran has the right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. He also called the US bombing an “illegal action” and Iran’s retaliation a defensive action.
When asked if Iran still has a working nuclear program, Sadeghi said, “We have the right to use a peaceful nuclear program, including enrichment for peaceful uses.”
Negotiations Are Still on the Table
Despite the tensions, Sadeghi said that Iran is open to negotiations. “We’ve been in cooperation with the IAEA and in negotiation with different international bodies for a long time,” he said.
“We’re ready to negotiate with the US, but we’ll keep our right to peaceful use of energy.”
The Israel-Iran Conflict: A Long and Bloody History
The conflict between Israel and Iran is complex and long-standing. Trump has said that both countries have been fighting for so long that they don’t know what they’re doing.
Sadeghi claimed that Israeli strikes were “unprovoked” and that Iran took defensive measures in response.
The whereabouts of Iran’s Supreme Leader
There have been questions about the whereabouts of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Sadeghi said that Khamenei is not in hiding, but is taking proper measures to ensure his safety during a time of war.