Pompeo´s Iran intelligence briefing fails to reassure Democrats
(WorldNews Iran)

WASHINGTON - 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 on 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. `The Iranians are nowhere near being ready to talk. They are not showing any signs of backing down from...