Trump Demands Prosecution for Iran Intel Leak, Suggests Action Against Reporters
President Trump stated that those responsible for leaking a classified Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) report on Iran should be prosecuted. In an interview aired Sunday on Fox News, Trump also hinted that the government could take legal action to force journalists to reveal their sources.
The DIA’s preliminary report, leaked to the media, assessed the recent U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. Trump and senior officials had claimed the sites were “obliterated,” but the leaked report suggested the strikes only delayed Iran’s nuclear progress by a few months and carried a “low confidence” rating. Trump criticized media outlets for not disclosing the provisional nature of the intelligence.
In a Truth Social post, Trump accused Democrats of leaking the information and said reporters should be subpoenaed to uncover their sources. “They could find out easily,” he said, adding, “I suspect we’ll be doing things like that.”
Despite the DIA’s findings, Trump stood by his assertion that Iran’s nuclear sites were destroyed. He described the strikes as unprecedented, comparing them to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, claiming a similarly decisive impact.
Israeli officials have also assessed the aftermath of the strikes, describing the damage as “very significant” but emphasizing that a thorough, professional damage assessment takes time. CIA Director John Ratcliffe later confirmed that several key Iranian nuclear facilities had been destroyed and would take years to rebuild.
Meanwhile, concerns persist over Iran’s uranium stockpile. The International Atomic Energy Agency reported that 400 kg of 60% enriched uranium is currently unaccounted for. Vice President JD Vance acknowledged the uncertainty about its whereabouts and said the matter would be raised in upcoming discussions with Iranian officials.
Trump announced that a U.S.-Iran meeting is expected next week to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program. He downplayed the importance of a formal deal, stating, “I don’t care if I have an agreement or not.” Regarding the cease-fire between Israel and Iran, Trump expressed doubt it would last, saying, “They’re both tired… but could it start again? Maybe. Maybe soon.”
