On June 20, 2025, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio stated in an interview that U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities significantly damaged the Iranian nuclear program. He refuted reports suggesting minimal damage, specifically mentioning the destruction of enrichment facilities in Isfahan and Natanz.
Rubio's statements contradict reports from CNN and the New York Times, which claimed the facilities were not completely destroyed and the program was only delayed. He criticized these reports as inaccurate and warned against spreading information aimed at discrediting the government.
These developments occurred amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites on June 13, 2025. The international community is closely monitoring the situation as military actions and conflicting reports complicate the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East.