White House Limits Iran Strike Intelligence Sharing After Leak Amid FBI Probe

Following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, a preliminary intelligence assessment leaked to the press suggested the attacks only delayed Iran's nuclear program by months rather than obliterating it as President Donald Trump claimed. The Defense Intelligence Agency's report, compiled without input from other intelligence agencies, was based on limited data shortly after the strikes, prompting Trump and White House officials to reject its conclusions and assert the sites were severely damaged. In response to the leak, the Trump administration plans to restrict classified intelligence sharing with Congress, a move criticized by Democrats who argue Congress has a legal right to be informed about national security matters. The FBI is investigating the source of the leak, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized the seriousness of the unauthorized disclosure, calling for accountability. CIA Director John Ratcliffe and other officials have presented assessments affirming significant damage to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, while the International Atomic Energy Agency has also weighed in on the impact. The controversy highlights tensions within the administration and between the executive branch and Congress over transparency and intelligence oversight.