Washington, March 2, 2026 – Officials from the Trump administration told congressional staff during closed-door briefings on Sunday that there was no intelligence indicating Iran intended to attack United States forces first, according to two people familiar with the discussions.
The disclosure raises questions about the public rationale provided for recent U.S. military strikes on Iran. Before the briefings, administration officials had suggested the attacks were partly a preemptive measure against potential Iranian action.
During the 90-minute sessions, Pentagon officials told staff from both the Senate and House national security committees that while Iran’s missile capabilities and regional proxy forces represent a threat, there was no evidence of an imminent direct attack on American personnel.
Lawmakers responding to the briefings expressed concern that the military campaign may have been launched without a clear and immediate threat, describing it as a decision that could escalate tensions rather than prevent them.
Pentagon Officials Say No Evidence Iran Planned to Attack US Forces
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