FBI Investigates Shocking Leak on Iran Bombings

Trump administration plans to restrict the sharing of classified information with Congress after a leak revealed that recent U.S. bombings of Iran's nuclear facilities were less effective than President Trump had claimed. The leak involved a preliminary Defense Intelligence Agency assessment, which was posted on CAPNET—a system for sharing classified information with Congress—and subsequently reported by CNN and The New York Times. The assessment suggested that Iran’s nuclear program had only been set back by a few months, rather than being "obliterated," which contradicted the administration’s public statements. The leak infuriated Trump and senior officials, prompting an FBI investigation and a vow to crack down on leakers, as well as a review of how intelligence is shared within the government.

The administration’s move to limit information flow has already drawn criticism from Democrats in Congress, who were previously frustrated by the White House’s refusal to brief some members before the bombings. Critics argue that restricting access to intelligence undermines congressional oversight, especially during a major international crisis. Administration officials, however, remain unmoved, pointing to the leak as justification for tightening controls and expressing distrust toward potential "Deep State" actors within the intelligence community. The controversy underscores ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and Congress over transparency and the handling of sensitive national security information.

Source: AXIOS