Former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has warned that Iran could develop a nuclear weapon “within weeks to months.”
Former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has warned that Iran could develop a nuclear weapon “within weeks to months,” reversing her earlier testimony before Congress in March. At the time, Gabbard said U.S. intelligence found Iran was not actively building nuclear weapons, although its enriched uranium stockpile was at record levels. She now says updated intelligence indicates the country is close to weapon capability. “President Trump has been clear that can’t happen, and I agree,” she stated.
Her shift follows criticism from former President Donald Trump, who said Iran had enough material for a bomb. The U.S. Director of National Intelligence accused the media of misrepresenting Gabbard’s original remarks. Meanwhile, Trump warned Tehran it has two weeks to negotiate or face potential U.S. involvement in Israeli strikes.
Iran’s foreign minister expressed willingness to negotiate but said talks are impossible “when our people are under bombardment.” Ongoing Israeli attacks and Iranian retaliation have resulted in hundreds of deaths.