US withheld Iran nuclear data from EU after strikes: Reports
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The US did not share accurate intelligence on Iran’s nuclear program with EU allies after its strikes, leaving EU policy on pause, Financial Times reports.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, left, speaks at a news conference with Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine at the Pentagon, Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Washington (AP)
The United States has not shared accurate intelligence with EU countries regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities after its recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to a Thursday Financial Times report that cited officials familiar with the matter.
The newspaper also reported, citing sources, that Washington has failed to offer clear guidance on its future diplomatic approach toward Tehran, while noting that the EU's policy toward Iran remains "on pause" as the bloc awaits a US-led initiative for a negotiated resolution.
According to the report, European countries assess that Iran moved its enriched uranium stockpiles from the Fordow nuclear site to alternative locations in expectation of potential US military action
The United States carried out strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities, Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan, on June 22, which led to Tehran retaliating with a missile attack targeting the Al Udeid Air Base on June 23.
While Trump and his administration claimed that the strikes completely obliterated the sites, leaked reports show that the US attack only set back Iran's nuclear program a few months back, prompting US senators to question Trump's claims.
Democrats slam Trump over Iran intel restrictions
Senior Democratic lawmakers in Congress are strongly condemning President Donald Trump's move to limit access to classified intelligence information for legislative officials after sensitive details about preliminary evaluations of US airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites were leaked to the media.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned the intelligence restrictions, telling Axios the move reflects "Trump's insecurity, not national security," while questioning what the Trump administration is hiding.
Meanwhile, Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin stated the administration appeared "embarrassed by the leak," implying it revealed Iran's nuclear program remained intact despite claims of its destruction.
House Intelligence Committee ranking member Jim Himes similarly denounced the administration for basing the congressional restrictions on conjecture, while stressing that existing law requires intelligence officials to provide Congress with complete and timely updates.
The criticism follows leaked intelligence reports to CNN and other media outlets indicating the US airstrikes merely delayed Iran's nuclear program by several months, contradicting Trump's assertion that the strikes had destroyed the facilities.
