Senators press for answers on effectiveness of U.S. airstrikes in Iran

President Donald Trump returned to Washington after the NATO summit to prepare for a briefing with senators regarding recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. While Trump aims to initiate talks with Iran following the Israel-Iran ceasefire, he downplays the urgency of a deal, claiming the strikes significantly halted Iran’s nuclear development. Despite differing assessments from intelligence agencies, Trump and other officials assert the strikes were effective, with CIA Director William Burns and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicating substantial setbacks to Iran's nuclear program. Lawmakers, including Sen. Adam Schiff, are seeking clarity on the specifics of the strikes and their impact.