Gabbard said in written testimony to the Senate intelligence committee, referencing the June 2025 US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, Iran's nuclear enrichment program was obliterated. There have been no efforts since then to try to rebuild their enrichment capability, Gabbard said in the written testimony.
Iran and its proxies continue to attack U.S. and allied interests in the Middle East even after setbacks leading up to, and following, the start of the war. After the U.S. military bombed Iran's nuclear sites over the summer, Tehran was trying to recover from the severe damage caused by the operation.