U.S. Defense Officials Affirm Success of Strike on Iranian Nuclear Sites

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Washington D.C. – The U.S. Department of Defense held a press conference at the Pentagon today to discuss an overnight strike conducted by U.S. Central Command against Iranian nuclear facilities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addressed reporters. Both Hegseth and Caine characterized the operation as successful. The strike reportedly targeted three Iranian nuclear sites. “The operation achieved its objectives,” stated Secretary Hegseth during the briefing. Gen. Caine echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the coordinated effort of the U.S. Central Command. Further details regarding the extent of damage to the Iranian facilities or the specific objectives achieved were not immediately disclosed during the press conference. The officials did not take questions from the press at this time.