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US Intelligence Director: No Iranian Nuclear Rebuilding Efforts
Assessment of Iran's Nuclear Program
Tulsi Gabbard, the US Director of National Intelligence, testified before the Senate that Iran has not attempted to rebuild its nuclear enrichment program since last year's attacks on its nuclear facilities. Director Gabbard assessed that the Iranian regime had been "largely degraded" but "appeared to remain intact." This statement is notable as it could contradict claims made by other high-ranking US officials regarding Iran's nuclear threat before Operation Epic Fury.
Conflicting Views on Imminent Threat
When questioned by a senator about whether Iran posed an 'imminent nuclear threat' to the United States, Director Gabbard dodged a direct answer. She stated that it is not the intelligence community's responsibility to determine what constitutes an imminent threat, but rather the president's. However, John Ratcliffe, the CIA Director, who was seated next to her, asserted that an 'imminent threat' from Iran did exist, highlighting a clear divergence in threat assessment within the Trump administration.
*Source: YouTube: ABC Australia (2026-03-18)*
