U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress that the United States destroyed Iranian nuclear facilities during the military operation known as Operation Midnight Hammer in June.
He reaffirmed the position of the administration of Donald Trump, describing the intervention as successful.
When asked why a follow-up strike was necessary, Hegseth argued that Iran continued to pursue nuclear ambitions despite the initial operation.
The statement has sparked debate over the actual effectiveness of the strikes and whether the operation achieved its intended objectives.
