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Iran War Escalates: Intel Chiefs Face Scrutiny Over Threat Claims
U.S. intelligence chiefs faced scrutiny over Iran's nuclear capabilities and the justification for military strikes amid escalating conflict. Questions arose about whether Iran posed an "imminent threat," with one intelligence director omitting key details from her statement. The situation intensifies as diplomatic efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz stall and the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady due to inflation concerns.