Pompeo's Iran Intelligence Briefing Fails to Reassure Democrats
- Secretary of state spoke in closed bipartisan meetings
- Lawmakers question why it took so long to consult Congress
Mike Pompeo and Patrick Shanahan after a briefing on Iran on May 21.
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Democrats were still clamoring for answers about U.S. intentions in Iran, even after a closed-door briefing from Trump administration officials about heightened tensions in the region.
Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan and other intelligence officials spoke with House Republicans and Democrats at the Capitol Tuesday, followed by a separate briefing for senators. Democrats leaving the briefings characterized them as too-little-too-late and contended that any military action in Iran would require explicit congressional approval.