Tulsi Gabbard, the US Director of National Intelligence, asserted during congressional testimony that Iran is not pursuing a nuclear weapon and that the Supreme leader Khomeini has not authorized a nuclear weapons program since 2003. However, President Donald Trump dismissed this assessment, aligning himself with Benjamin Netanyahu’s view that Iran’s nuclear plans warrant preemptive action. This stance has isolated Gabbard, known for her skepticism of past US interventions and the intelligence community.

As tensions escalate, with the US deploying additional military assets to the region, Trump’s administration appears poised for potential conflict with Iran. Gabbard’s exclusion from key decision-making discussions signals a shift in US policy away from her assessment that Iran is not on the verge of a nuclear breakout.

While some officials warn of Iran’s rapid progress towards nuclear capability, others, including sources familiar with US intelligence assessments, claim Iran is not actively pursuing a nuclear weapon and is years away from achieving such capability. Gabbard’s absence from high-level security meetings at Camp David hints at a changing US stance on Iran, with internal divisions within the administration becoming increasingly apparent.

In the face of these developments, Gabbard released a video warning of the dangers of nuclear war, highlighting the growing tensions between nuclear powers. As the Trump administration grapples with the Iran issue, voices within the administration, such as Vice President JD Vance, emphasize the president’s authority in determining the country’s military actions. The evolving dynamics surrounding Iran underscore the complex interplay between policymakers, intelligence assessments, and the pursuit of national interests.