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U.S. Intel: No Shift in Iran's Missile Might Before Conflict
March 18, 2026
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Top U.S. intelligence officials say there was no evidence of Iran improving its missile capabilities prior to the recent war in the Middle East, contradicting claims of an imminent threat.
U.S. Intelligence Saw No Change in Iran's Missile Capabilities Before War
In testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, revealed that U.S. intelligence agencies did not detect any significant changes to Iran's missile arsenal in the lead-up to the recent conflict in the Middle East. This contradicts claims made by some policymakers and military leaders that Iran was rapidly advancing its missile technology and posed an imminent threat.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: The New York Times
Gabbard, Tulsi (1981- )
Missiles and Missile Defense Systems
Iran
Senate Committee on Intelligence
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
