US Intelligence

CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou discusses accountability and the agency's history with Marc Lamont Hill. The conversation focuses on the CIA and U.S. intelligence in the present context.

US intelligence reportedly finds Mojtaba Khamenei more inclined than his father to pursue nuclear weapons. Regime hardliners are seen gaining influence, arguing a nuclear program is necessary to deter future attacks on the Islamic Republic.

US intelligence reportedly found Mojtaba Khamenei to be more inclined than his father to pursue nuclear weapons. A report cited a credible threat by Iranian proxies prompting Trump to switch planes in Turkey. The Saudi-led coalition claimed to have struck Houthis after attacks on Red Sea shipping.

U.S. intelligence assesses Iran's new leader is more open to pursuing a nuclear weapon. A determination of his potential openness could justify escalating the Trump administration's military campaign.

Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf have prompted U.S. intelligence analysts to investigate potential Russian involvement, specifically whether Russia provided targeting information or advanced drone technology. The investigation is based on information from four people familiar with U.S. intelligence.

The Kremlin denied US intelligence claims of Russia's interference in the election, as stated by President Trump. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called the allegations unsubstantiated, and China also denied similar claims.

Trump alleges 'shocking vulnerabilities' in US election security ahead of midterms. He accuses China of meddling in the 2020 election, directly contradicting past US intelligence findings.

The US vice president stated that Epstein appeared to have connections to US and Israeli intelligence. Epstein was linked to elements of the 'Israeli deep state' according to the vice president.

Experts warn that Trump's intelligence overhaul risks politicising national security.

Polish officials, including Prime Minister Donald Tusk, have confirmed preparations for potential Russian security provocations following US intelligence warnings. The intelligence highlights threats such as limited ground incursions from Russia or Belarus and drone strikes on critical infrastructure. Polish leadership emphasizes defense modernization while advising the public against panic.

The UK has pledged to defend NATO territory in response to reports of a potential Russian provocation plan targeting Poland, as warned by US intelligence.

Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader for over three-and-a-half decades, suppressed dissent and maintained confrontation with the US while balancing political factions. He was killed in an Israeli air strike based on US intelligence on February 28, ending his rule.

A US pilot downed over Iran reported observing a jellyfish-like drone formation, which may have used 'meshed networking' to facilitate the attack. US intelligence is uncertain about the accuracy of the pilot's account and had not previously assessed Iran as having this capability.

Germany’s spy agency, the BND, is being granted more operational freedom as Berlin seeks to reduce European reliance on US intelligence. The move aligns with a broader European initiative to decrease dependence on US intelligence services.

Trump praised Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as a 'warrior PM' and highlighted 'great' ties with Israel amid tensions over Iran. US intelligence reportedly believes Netanyahu's actions in Lebanon could undermine a potential deal, while Israeli media claims American officials are establishing informal channels with Israeli leaders Bennett and Eisenkot.

U.S. intelligence concludes that Israel is likely to continue attacks in Lebanon. An Israeli strike in Tyre, Lebanon, left a man searching for his belongings.

Iran has increased security measures around its highly enriched uranium stockpile by isolating parts of it, restricting access to storage facilities, and using explosive mines and filled tunnels to hinder access. These actions are based on US intelligence assessments cited by CNN.

Trump has appointed Bill Pulte to lead US intelligence. Pulte was seen outside the White House on September 2, 2025.

Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte, a loyalist with no national security experience, as head of US intelligence. Pulte will retain his housing and mortgage oversight roles.

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned from her position as head of US intelligence, citing her husband's recent cancer diagnosis as the reason. Gabbard, known for opposing foreign US military interventions, had sought to distance herself from US-Israeli military actions regarding Iran.

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned from her position as Trump's top US intelligence official. The former Democrat, known for criticizing US interventionism, cited her husband's illness as the reason for stepping down from the post.

A newly revealed UFO encounter has reportedly left a US intelligence officer speechless, according to recently declassified files. The incident details have emerged as part of ongoing government disclosure of unidentified aerial phenomena documentation.

US intelligence reports that Ukraine recaptured approximately 400 square kilometers of territory following the disabling of thousands of Starlink terminals being used illegally by Russian forces. Ukraine's Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov attributed the territorial gains to the Starlink shutdown combined with the use of mid-range strike drones.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz Canel warned that any US military intervention would result in a 'bloodbath' for both countries. The warning follows reports that Cuba has acquired hundreds of drones and discussed plans to use them against US military assets in the region. Some US officials are discouraging military intervention despite Washington's goal of regime change.

New US intelligence reports that Iran has rebuilt operational capacity at 30 of 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting White House claims of decimated Iranian military capabilities. The assessment suggests Iran maintains effective control over this critical waterway, with the strait's closure already resulting in over 1 billion barrels of lost oil supply and warnings of a global fuel shortage.

US intelligence has detected indications that China may be considering providing Iran with advanced radar systems, which could enhance Iran's ability to detect and track threats such as low-flying drones and cruise missiles.