Operations & Intelligence Failures — 2026-03-20

Ratcliffe: Iran ICBM Capability Possible 'If Left Unimpeded' -- No Timeline Given

SSCI Chairman Cotton asked whether Iran could field an ICBM 'in as few as six months.' Ratcliffe confirmed the capability 'if left unimpeded' but refused a timeline. Gabbard stated Iran had not rebuilt enrichment post-2025 strikes. The administration's public threat framing -- imminent ICBM capability -- is not supported by the IC's hedged, conditional assessments delivered under oath.

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