Iran: US intelligence chief says Iran not rebuilding nuclear programme, undercutting Donald Trump’s war rationale
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified to Congress that Iran has not attempted to rebuild its nuclear enrichment capacity since the June 2025 US attack known as Operation Midnight Hammer. Gabbard's written testimony contradicts President Donald Trump's claim that Iran was on the verge of obtaining a nuclear bomb, which he used to justify the current war in the Middle East. The intelligence community's assessment is significant because it challenges Trump's core argument and raises questions about the administration's justification for the conflict. Senator Michael Bennet criticized the administration's stance, arguing that it contradicts Trump's anti-interventionist message. Gabbard also addressed broader global threats, including Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine and China's military modernization efforts.
18 MAR 2026
— Times of India
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified that she was unaware of President Trump's reaction to Iran's attacks on US allies in the Gulf region.
— Al Jazeera
US National Intelligence Director Gabbard testified that Iran did not rebuild its nuclear enrichment capabilities following US and Israeli attacks in June 2025.
— The Guardian
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified that US strikes on Iran had been a strategic success, citing the destruction of Iran's conventional military projection capabilities.
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