Politics of Damage Assessment
Rifts remain in House following classified Iran briefing
Republicans praised the strikes, while most Democrats remained skeptical

Satellite image (c) 2025 Maxar Technologies.
ISFAHAN NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY CENTER, IRAN -- JUNE 22, 2025: 04 Maxar satellite image reveals multiple buildings damaged or destroyed at the Isfahan nuclear technology center after the airstrikes. Charring and roof collapses are visible across the compound.
House lawmakers, like their Senate counterparts, remain divided over the U.S.’ strikes on Iran following a classified briefing Friday morning, with Republicans praising the strikes and most Democrats remaining skeptical.
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