In a world where media spin beats facts, it’s hard to know what to believe. News networks rush to publish stories that match what they want to say, even when proof is thin. But sometimes, the truth is so clear that even the most biased news can’t ignore it.

When big news happens with a Republican in charge, early reports often sound negative before all facts come out. This pattern of bad first stories followed by quiet fixes has taught many Americans to wait for the whole story. But what happens when a TV network’s own expert goes against their first report?

A CNN analyst has now admitted that President Trump’s strike against Iran’s nuclear sites worked amazingly well. This goes against CNN’s earlier claims that it failed. Brett McGurk, CNN’s global affairs expert, made this surprising statement after he went to a military briefing about the operation.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

“I think from what I’ve seen, the 20,000 centrifuges… they are all completely destroyed. I am very confident those centrifuges are gone.”

McGurk’s honest take clashes with CNN’s first report. That story used an unnamed source claiming the strikes only pushed back Iran’s nuclear work by “months.” The report was based on what they called a “low confidence” early guess from an unnamed leaker.

Now, McGurk says the strike “worked flawlessly” and called it a “massive, catastrophic setback for Iran’s nuclear program.” He also said the operation “worked exactly as it was designed.”

Powerful Weapons Hit Their Targets

The bombs used weren’t ordinary ones. Pentagon videos released Thursday show how the 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs work. These massive bombs were made specially to destroy deeply buried sites like Iran’s Fordow plant.

Pilots who dropped these bombs said the blasts were “the brightest” they ever saw. They looked “like daylight” in the darkness. These special bombs don’t leave craters on the ground because they dig deep before they blow up.

Joint Chiefs Chairman Lt. Gen. Dan Caine said during Thursday’s meeting that “all six weapons at each vent at Fordow went exactly where they were intended to go.” These bombs were created in 2009 just to target Iran’s hidden nuclear sites.

Pentagon Confirms “Obliteration” of Nuclear Facilities

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joined Chairman Caine at the Pentagon Thursday morning. They showed clear proof of the strike’s success. They played videos showing how the bombs went through air shafts before blowing up deep underground.

Caine explained that these bombs work by creating powerful blast waves and pressure that destroy everything inside. The videos they showed made it clear the mission worked perfectly.

Strategic Victory for American Security

Destroying Iran’s nuclear equipment is a big win for American safety. By taking out about 20,000 centrifuges and damaging key factories, the strike has greatly hurt Iran’s ability to make nuclear weapons.

McGurk’s admission that Fordow can’t work anymore is very important. Fordow was one of Iran’s toughest nuclear sites. It was built deep in a mountain to protect it from air attacks. Its destruction shows both American military power and determination.

Military experts say rebuilding these sites would take years, not months. This is especially true since the strike also hit the places where Iran makes centrifuges. This complete approach makes sure Iran can’t quickly replace what was destroyed.

When even CNN’s experts must admit the huge success of the operation, that tells you how well it worked. The first negative news reports have given way to the fact that this strike has completely changed the situation in the Middle East.

Key Takeaways

• CNN analyst confirms Trump’s Iran strike completely destroyed 20,000 nuclear centrifuges, contradicting the network’s earlier negative reporting
• Pentagon footage shows 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs precisely hitting underground targets in a “flawless” operation
• Military experts confirm the strike sets back Iran’s nuclear program by years, not months as initially reported
• The successful operation demonstrates the effectiveness of America’s military capabilities when decisive action is taken

Sources: The Post Millennial, New York Post