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CIA Halts Iran Assessments Amid ODNI Clash, New DNI Named

6/3/2026

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The CIA halted contributions to Iran war assessments after a dispute with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
A standoff between CIA Director John Ratcliffe and ODNI Director Tulsi Gabbard caused the CIA to stop Iran assessments.
President Donald Trump named Bill Pulte director of national intelligence after Gabbard resigned on June 30.
The Initiatives Group pushed declassification and COVID-19 origin reviews, sparking criticism and an inspector-general probe.

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The CIA halted contributions to Iran war assessments after a dispute with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
A standoff between CIA Director John Ratcliffe and ODNI Director Tulsi Gabbard caused the CIA to stop Iran assessments.
President Donald Trump named Bill Pulte director of national intelligence after Gabbard resigned on June 30.
The Initiatives Group pushed declassification and COVID-19 origin reviews, sparking criticism and an inspector-general probe.