Gabbard Testimony Contradicts Trump's Iran War Justification

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard admitted under oath at a Senate hearing that Iran was not rebuilding nuclear enrichment capabilities before the war began, directly undermining one of Trump's key justifications for launching the conflict. Separately, FBI director Kash Patel confirmed the bureau has begun purchasing location data on Americans, a revelation extracted under oath by Senator Ron Wyden. The twin admissions came at the same Senate intelligence committee worldwide threats hearing on Wednesday.

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