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However, U.S. officials acknowledge that the full picture remains incomplete. A leaked bomb damage assessment suggested uncertainty about whether all stockpiles and facilities were destroyed, leading to caution among analysts. The U.S. has committed to further classified briefings with Congress, emphasizing that it will take time to fully verify the extent of damage and whether Iran’s nuclear threat has been genuinely neutralized. Experts warn that early conclusions should be tempered with patience, as credible satellite imagery and intelligence analysis will be crucial to verifying Tehran’s nuclear capabilities moving forward.