US intelligence chief says Iran's regime 'intact' but 'degraded'
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During a congressional hearing on worldwide threats, US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard stated that while the Iranian regime remains "intact," its leadership and military capabilities have been "largely degraded." The briefing, the first since the start of a recent war, addressed concerns about the US's actions against Iran and potential issues in the Strait of Hormuz. Gabbard declined to comment on whether Iran posed an imminent threat, deferring to the President's authority. The hearing followed the resignation of a counterterrorism leader who claimed Iran posed no such threat, a view disputed by the CIA Director. Gabbard also noted that Iran was attempting to recover from damage to its nuclear infrastructure and continued to defy nuclear obligations.
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