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Gabbard Under Fire for Conflicting Iran Nuclear Claims

3/20/2026

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U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard faced Democratic scrutiny over conflicting statements about Iran's nuclear enrichment.
In a written statement, she claimed Operation Midnight Hammer had destroyed Iran's nuclear program.
In oral remarks, she said Iran was recovering from damage during the 12 Day War and not complying with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) obligations.
Democrats questioned her about altering the statement to save time.

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U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard faced Democratic scrutiny over conflicting statements about Iran's nuclear enrichment.
In a written statement, she claimed Operation Midnight Hammer had destroyed Iran's nuclear program.
In oral remarks, she said Iran was recovering from damage during the 12 Day War and not complying with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) obligations.
Democrats questioned her about altering the statement to save time.