Top national security officials briefed senators on Thursday about last week's U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, as lawmakers considered a resolution demanding congressional authorization for future military action against Iran. The briefing comes amidst debate over President Trump's decision to strike and the effectiveness of the attacks.
Top national security officials briefed senators in a classified setting on Thursday to discuss the U.S. military strikes on three Iran ian nuclear sites last week. This meeting occurred as senators were evaluating their support for a resolution demanding that President Donald Trump obtain congressional authorization before authorizing further military actions against Iran . A vote on this resolution could take place as early as Thursday.
\The briefing was led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was absent from the briefing, according to a source familiar with the schedule. Questions have arisen regarding President Donald Trump's decision to strike Iran and the effectiveness of the attacks. Citing a U.S. intelligence report, the Associated Press stated that Iran's nuclear program was only delayed by a few months, contradicting statements from President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the status of Iran's nuclear facilities. Two individuals familiar with the report, who requested anonymity, shared this information with the AP.\Democrats and some Republicans have argued that the White House exceeded its authority by failing to consult Congress prior to the strikes. Lawmakers also expressed a desire for more detailed information regarding the intelligence that Trump utilized when authorizing the attacks. Most Republicans have defended President Donald Trump's actions, praising his negotiated ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict. However, some within the GOP have expressed reservations about the Iran strikes and the prospect of prolonged U.S. involvement in a Middle East conflict. The Associated Press reported that Trump informed congressional leaders via a letter on Monday, serving as official notification of the strikes, which took place between 6:40 p.m. and 7:05 p.m. EDT on Saturday, equivalent to approximately 2:10 a.m. on Sunday in Iran. The letter stated that the strike was executed 'to advance vital United States national interests, and in collective self-defense of our ally, Israel, by eliminating Iran’s nuclear program.
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