Trump dismisses US intel on Iran nuclear threat amid political clashes

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U.S. intelligence officials have assessed that Iran is not actively building a nuclear weapon, but President Trump dismissed this, claiming Iran is close to developing one, aligning with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's stance. Tulsi Gabbard, who testified earlier supporting the intelligence community's assessment, downplayed the contradiction, blaming media misinterpretation. The disagreement highlights ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear activities and U.S. policy.
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