Trump Disputes Intelligence on Iran Nuclear Threat

In a move that highlights ongoing tensions in Middle Eastern geopolitics, President Donald Trump has openly disputed his Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard's assertion that Iran is not actively developing a nuclear weapon. Speaking to reporters in Morristown, New Jersey, Trump declared that Gabbard was incorrect, contradicting the earlier intelligence assessments.

Gabbard had testified before Congress in March, stating that the U.S. intelligence community did not believe Tehran was pursuing nuclear arms. The narrative underscores a significant rift between Trump's administration and its intelligence agencies, as the president considers possible involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict over the coming weeks.

The situation is further complicated by statements from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu justifying airstrikes on Iranian targets based on allegations of an imminent nuclear threat. Despite the conflicting information and Trump's criticisms of the intelligence sector, U.S. agencies reportedly maintain that Iran is years away from developing a nuclear-capable warhead.

(With inputs from agencies.)