FBI Investigating Leak Of White House Assessment On Iran Strikes

FBI Investigating Leak Of White House Assessment On Iran Strikes

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched an investigation into the unauthorized leak of a White House assessment regarding the impact of recent U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear program. The assessment, initially leaked by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), has sparked controversy and led to a response from the White House.

According to the DIA, the leaked assessment was preliminary and had low confidence in its findings. The agency noted that the strikes did significant damage but did not destroy the facilities entirely, contradicting President Donald Trump's claims that the sites were "obliterated." The White House has since rejected the DIA's assessment, calling it "flat-out wrong."

The White House has also indicated that it plans to limit the sharing of classified material with Congress. A senior White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity, mentioned that the administration aims to restrict the flow of classified information to lawmakers. This move has been criticized by congressional lawmakers, who argue that it hinders their oversight duties.

The FBI is now working to investigate the leak, with the DIA also assisting in the probe. The investigation comes amidst ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, as well as the U.S. government's efforts to limit the spread of classified information.

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[1] https://www.barchart.com/story/news/33037482/the-latest-trump-insists-us-strikes-were-devastating-to-iran-rejects-early-assessment