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Gabbard Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Iran's Nuclear Threat

3/18/2026

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During a March 18, 2026 Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, faced scrutiny over Iran's nuclear threat.
She declined to confirm an “imminent threat,” saying only the U.S. President Donald Trump can determine such a designation.
Gabbard said Iran's enrichment had been obliterated but the regime intends to rebuild.
Senator Jon Ossoff challenged her stance.
Joe Kent, Gabbard's counterterrorism chief, resigned, citing lack of imminent threat.

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During a March 18, 2026 Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, faced scrutiny over Iran's nuclear threat.
She declined to confirm an “imminent threat,” saying only the U.S. President Donald Trump can determine such a designation.
Gabbard said Iran's enrichment had been obliterated but the regime intends to rebuild.
Senator Jon Ossoff challenged her stance.
Joe Kent, Gabbard's counterterrorism chief, resigned, citing lack of imminent threat.