Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say

Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say

Pentagon officials told Congress there is no intelligence indicating Iran planned to attack U.S. forces first, according to sources familiar with closed-door briefings. The briefing clarifies that while tensions with Iran have been high, there is no evidence of an imminent Iranian first strike. The narrative contrasts with earlier heightened warnings, focusing on the absence of a planned initial attack.