Intelligence Report Challenges Trump’s Claims on Iranian Nuclear Strikes**

A leaked intelligence report questions the effectiveness of recent U.S. airstrikes against Iran, indicating only a minor delay in its nuclear capabilities, complicating President Trump's NATO visit.**

As President Trump touched down in The Hague for the NATO summit, he found himself navigating a tumultuous landscape defined by a fragile truce between Israel and Iran. His recent military actions against Iranian nuclear sites were intended as a hallmark achievement; however, a subsequent intelligence leak revealed that these strikes had only minimally disrupted Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

The Pentagon's preliminary assessment, which emerged shortly after Trump's arrival, suggested that the effectiveness of the U.S. bombardment was overstated, indicating only a temporary setback of a few months to Iran’s nuclear program. This revelation struck a blow to Trump’s claims of having “obliterated” Iranian nuclear capabilities, a phrase he had adopted even before receiving comprehensive damage evaluations.

Eager to showcase his military decisiveness on the global stage, Trump had anticipated a warm reception from NATO allies, buoyed further by a supportive letter from Mark Rutte, the NATO Secretary General. Rutte praised Trump’s audacity in taking action against Iran, noting it as a move no previous leader had attempted. The correspondence, meant to be private, found its way onto Trump’s social media, amplifying the attention surrounding his actions.

As discussions progressed at NATO concerning a commitment for member nations to allocate 5 percent of their gross domestic product to defense over the next decade, Trump hoped to capitalize on this moment to cement his legacy as a leader of unwavering military might. Yet, the unintended fallout from the intelligence report threatened to overshadow his narrative, challenging his portrayal of success amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.