Classified U.S. intelligence intercepted private conversations among senior Iranian officials suggesting that the June airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities caused far less damage than Tehran anticipated, contradicting President Trump’s claims of total destruction. Inside the calls, Iranian officials were heard saying the strikes were “less devastating than they had expected,” and that key infrastructure—such as underground facilities and some enriched uranium—appeared intact. These revelations come amid a divided U.S. assessment: while CIA Director John Ratcliffe described the strikes as delivering “severe damage” that could take years to repair, an initial Defense Intelligence Agency briefing suggested the setback may be measured in months, not years. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has acknowledged significant damage but confirmed that some infrastructure remains...