Iran can still attack US interests, government appears intact, spy chief Gabbard says

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersMarch 18, 2026 at 08:34 PM

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US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, stating that despite Operation Epic Fury, a US-Israel military campaign, the Iranian government remains intact, albeit degraded. Gabbard warned that Iran and its proxies still possess the capability to attack US and allied interests in the Middle East. The hearing, which focused largely on the ongoing war with Iran, identified Iran, along with China, Russia, and North Korea, as top US adversaries. Lawmakers from both parties have expressed a desire for more information regarding the campaign, which has resulted in thousands of deaths and disrupted global markets. This was Gabbard's first significant public appearance since the war began.

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