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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Clea Skopeliti

First Thing: Briefing on Iran strikes divides senators as Trump pours fuel on tensions

Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, at the Capitol after the classified briefing for senators on Thursday.
Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, at the Capitol after the classified briefing for senators on Thursday. Photograph: Rod Lamkey/AP

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A delayed, behind-closed-doors intelligence briefing on the US bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities has divided senators down party lines, while Donald Trump ignited a fresh debate by claiming the Democrats had leaked a Pentagon assessment that found last weekend’s strikes had limited success.

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