Trump ignored top military brass and Tulsi Gabbard on Iran war repercussions: report - President Donald Trump launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran in February despite warnings from top intelligence officials that military action could backfire, according to a report. - The Wall Street Journal reports that the then-director of national intelligence and military veteran Tulsi Gabbard was summoned to the Oval Office to discuss the issue before strikes were launched on February 28. - Despite concerns from military leaders and Vice President JD Vance regarding casualties and overstretched resources, Trump proceeded based on plans from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and top commanders. - The conflict is entering its sixth month, leaving 18 U.S. service members and 3,000 Iranians dead while causing oil prices to spike and draining American military resources. - Following the lapse of a 60-day peace negotiation window, the administration is now deploying Operation Economic Outcast sanctions to pressure Iran financially.
Trump ignored top military brass and Tulsi Gabbard on Iran war repercussions: report - President Donald Trump launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran in February despite warnings from top intelligence officials that military action could backfire, according to a report. - The W…
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On June 8, 2026, reports indicated that further escalation risked disrupting ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure a permanent end to the conflict between Iran and the US. These developments occurred amid unresolved tensions between the two nations.
Jun 22, 2026 ... The last time the IAEA had access to the declared military sites affected by those strikes was in June 2025, and the agency stopped all in-field ...
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The U.S. strikes early Thursday hit around Tehran, state media reported. It also reported that American attacks targeted Semnan province, home to Iran's ballistic missile production and space program. On Wednesday, the U.S. resumed striking Iran during daylight, further showing the increasing tempo of the attacks.