{"id":18250,"date":"2025-06-29T02:57:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T22:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/?p=18250"},"modified":"2025-06-29T02:57:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T22:57:36","slug":"intel-leak-on-us-operation-against-iran-sparks-debate-dr-ahmad-shahidov-speaks-to-cgtn-from-washington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/?p=18250","title":{"rendered":"Intel leak on US operation against Iran sparks debate \u2014 Dr. Ahmad Shahidov speaks to CGTN from Washington"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8wC0J4eAays?si=0pH9VJT9eWSUTC4-\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nWashington, June 28 \u2014 Following the recent US military operation against Iran, widespread debates have emerged both within the country and in the international media. The leak of an intelligence report regarding the operation\u2019s outcome has drawn attention in Washington. It remains unclear who leaked this information and for what purpose, but the incident has sparked various reactions among the public and political circles.<\/p>\n<p>Political commentator Dr. Ahmad Shahidov spoke to CGTN from Washington about the issue. He stated that recent reports in the US media have increased scrutiny on the White House\u2019s Middle East policy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe main topic of discussion here is not the result of the operation itself, but how and by whom the intelligence documents were leaked to the media. Allegedly, these materials were passed on by some discontented individuals within the Pentagon. However, official authorities have yet to confirm this and say the investigation is ongoing,\u201d Dr. Ahmad Shahidov noted.<\/p>\n<p>There are differing opinions among the American public regarding both the operation and the leaked reports. Some view the operation as necessary, while others express concern over the risk of a possible war. Dr. Ahmad Shahidov pointed out that President Donald Trump\u2019s earlier campaign pledge to \u201ckeep the US out of endless wars\u201d has also become a topic of renewed discussion. \u201cSome citizens want the White House to stay true to that promise, while others believe the security situation in the region requires military measures. Meanwhile, Democrats are demanding more detailed information from the administration,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>So far, the US Department of Defense and the White House have not issued a comprehensive statement regarding the matter. Hearings on the operation and the intel leak are expected to be held in Congress in the coming days.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cgtn_28.06.2025.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18251\" src=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cgtn_28.06.2025-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cgtn_28.06.2025-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cgtn_28.06.2025-475x267.jpg 475w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cgtn_28.06.2025-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cgtn_28.06.2025-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cgtn_28.06.2025-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cgtn_28.06.2025.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington, June 28 \u2014 Following the recent US military operation against Iran, widespread debates have emerged both within the country and in the international media. 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