Iran Nuclear Program Status & US Response - The US President claimed complete obliteration of Iran's nuclear program, but CIA assessed it as severely damaged, creating widespread dispute [1] - Questions remain regarding the location and status of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, with concerns it may have been moved prior to US strikes [2][4] - A Democratic lawmaker expressed concerns that intelligence briefings on Iran left them with more questions than answers, questioning the extent of the destruction of the Iranian nuclear program [3][6][8] - The US President stated he would consider bombing Iran again if intelligence reports indicated Iran could enrich uranium to a concerning level [10] Congressional & Public Consultation - Concerns were raised that the US administration did not consult Congress before strikes on Iran and may continue to do so less in the future [8][9] - A lawmaker emphasized the need for Congress, the administration, and the American people to have a say before the US is thrust into another "forever war" [9] - The justification for not consulting Congress before previous bombings was that they were targeted and a one-time narrow mission, which is contradicted by the President's statements [12][13] Potential Deal & Administration Contradictions - A news story reported the Trump administration exploring a $30 billion civilian nuclear deal for Iran, including releasing billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets, in exchange for halting uranium enrichment [15] - The US President denied the report of offering Iran $30 billion for non-military nuclear facilities, calling it "fake news" [16] - A lawmaker suggested the President contradicts himself and lies when facing pressure, particularly regarding policies related to Iran [19][20] - The lawmaker pointed out the President initially promised to wreck the Iran deal and is now seemingly trying to recreate it, only worse [18][19]