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Iran-backed hackers may target US defense companies tied to Israel, agencies warn

“Despite a declared ceasefire and ongoing negotiations towards a permanent solution, Iranian-affiliated cyber actors and hacktivist groups may still conduct malicious cyber activity,” a government advisory says.

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SecDef doubles down on claims Iran’s nuclear program is ‘obliterated’

Hegseth rails against reporting on DIA’s initial assessment that strikes did not destroy Tehran’s efforts.

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CIA: fresh evidence shows Iran’s nuclear program was ‘severely damaged"

The claim follows reports of a DIA assessment that had determined the program was set back by only a few months.

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US strike set back Iran's nuclear effort a few months: early intel assessment

A preliminary report by the Defense Intelligence Agency contradicts White House, SecDef on the results of Saturday's bunker-busting mission.

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Middle East unrest drives conversation on US troop presence

Potential plans to reduce force size in Central Command areas and Europe are up in the air.

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Is an Iranian bomb now more or less likely? It depends on these factors

Strikes alone won’t end Iran’s nuclear ambitions, say experts. But Tehran’s options now are “pretty bad.”

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Expect Iran to retaliate against US networks, DHS says

Iran's previous attacks on U.S. systems include last year's theft of sensitive documents from the Trump campaign.