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U.S. Intelligence Undercuts Trump’s War Claims, and the Cost of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

May 13, 2026·8 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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A classified U.S. intelligence assessment reveals that Iran's military capabilities remain largely intact despite claims by the Trump administration that they were obliterated, exposing a significant gap between official narratives and on-the-ground realities. The episode also covers risi

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Will JarvisPete HegsethDonald TrumpMara HvistendahlAlex MarshallBenjamin Netanyahu

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