CIA Director John Ratcliffe told lawmakers on March 18 that Iran is reportedly requesting intelligence support from Russia, China, and other US adversaries. He warned Tehran’s missile programme could eventually reach the US, stressing that Operation Epic Fury targets Iran’s missile capabilities. DNI Tulsi Gabbard added Iran also threatens energy sites and regional US interests.
Washington: Iran is seeking intelligence support from US adversaries, CIA Director John Ratcliffe told lawmakers on Wednesday, flagging a new dimension to the conflict as Tehran looks outward for strategic backing.
“The Iranians are requesting intelligence assistance from Russia, from China, and from other adversaries of the United States, and whether or not those countries are [providing assistance] is something we can talk about in the classified portion,” Ratcliffe said during the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats.
Ratcliffe’s remarks came as lawmakers pressed intelligence officials on the evolving scope of the Iran conflict and the risk of broader geopolitical entanglement involving major powers.
He said Iran continued to pose a persistent and immediate threat, rejecting any suggestion that Tehran had scaled back its ambitions. “Senator, no. In fact, the intelligence reflects the contrary,” Ratcliffe said when asked whether Iran had ceased its nuclear or missile efforts.
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