US intel official says Iran's regime still intact but refuses to discuss talks with Trump about war
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From left, FBI Director Kash Patel, Defense Intelligence Agency Director James Adams III, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Acting Commander of the U.S. Cyber Command William Hartman, listen during the Senate Committee on Intelligence hearings to examine worldwide threats on Capitol Hill Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Washington.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Tulsi Gabbard told lawmakers that Iran’s government is still standing but weakened, while refusing to say what she told President Donald Trump about the war’s risks.
Key Points:
- Gabbard said Iran’s regime “appears to be intact but largely degraded.”
- She repeated Trump’s view that U.S. strikes last year had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program.
- Senators pressed her on whether Trump had been warned about Iran’s response, including attacks on Gulf nations and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Senate Intelligence Committee hearing produced few direct answers, with Democrats saying Gabbard avoided key questions about the war and the president’s knowledge.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Iran tensions and unclear US war planning could keep oil prices, travel costs, and market swings high for households and small businesses.
Positive Impact
Senate questioning may force clearer answers on threats, helping voters judge whether officials protected public safety and spending.
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