White House Splitting: US Intelligence Chief Excluded from Middle East Talks
US Intel Chief Tulsi Gabbard sidelined from Mideast talks over Iran policy clash with Trump, despite no proof of Iran’s nuclear weapons program, says NBC.
Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, has reportedly been excluded from official U.S. discussions on the Middle East conflict, according to NBC News, citing sources familiar with the matter.
The decision is said to stem from a sharp disagreement between Gabbard and President Donald Trump over Iran's alleged military nuclear program.
Earlier, U.S. intelligence agencies informed members of the Senate that there is no concrete evidence Iran is developing nuclear weapons. Senator Mark Warner, Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, also stated that there is no substantial basis for claims about Iran's active military nuclear efforts.
Gabbard has openly opposed U.S. military involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict. She has also held secret consultations with European nations in an effort to seek a diplomatic resolution and explore negotiation pathways with Iran.
President Trump, when asked about Gabbard's position, reportedly dismissed intelligence assessments, stating he has no interest in their findings.
Despite the internal clash over Iran, there are currently no indications that Tulsi Gabbard will leave her post. Even in the event of a potential strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, her resignation is not anticipated.
Source: NBC News
