US intel contradicts Israel's nuclear claims, says Iran not building bomb: Report

​​​​The United States intelligence community does not believe Iran is actively pursuing a nuclear weapon, casting doubt on Israel’s justification for its recent strikes on Iranian territory, CNN reported on Tuesday.

Despite Israel’s claims that Tehran was nearing a critical threshold in its nuclear ambitions, four sources familiar with classified US assessments told CNN that intelligence reports indicate otherwise.

Washington believes Iran remains as far as three years away from being able to produce and deliver a nuclear warhead.

A US official told reporters that, despite Israel’s military campaign - including damage to Iran’s Natanz enrichment site - the strikes have likely delayed Iran’s programme by only a few months.

Fordow, Iran’s second and more fortified enrichment facility, has reportedly been left unscathed, raising further questions about the strategic value of Israel’s actions.