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United States defence chief dismisses claims of Iran moving uranium

Pete Hegseth says no credible intelligence suggests Iran relocated nuclear materials ahead of United States strikes.
Óscar Ontañón Docal Editor Spain 26 June 2025

The latest news on Israel and Iran. During a Pentagon briefing, United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated he had seen no intelligence indicating that Iran relocated enriched uranium to avoid recent United States airstrikes.

"I'm not aware of any intelligence that I've reviewed that says things were not where they were supposed to be, moved or otherwise," US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

His comments came after reports pointed to possible movement at Fordow, raising concerns among experts. While some analysts suggested key materials were hidden in advance, Pete Hegseth emphasised existing intel shows no such relocation.

WASHINGTON - January 30 2025: Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, speaks at a White House press briefing after a Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Airlines flight 5342 by DCA airport

Editor Spain Óscar Ontañón Docal wrote for Gamereactor from 2024, covering world news and politics alongside games, hardware and film. His work appeared on the Spanish and international editions.
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