Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Lieutenant General Jeffrey Kruse from his position as head of the United States Defense Intelligence Agency. The move comes after the agency's initial assessment of damage to Iranian nuclear sites from recent United States strikes was leaked, angering President Donald Trump. The leaked report suggested that Iran's nuclear program was only temporarily set back, contradicting claims from President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the sites were completely destroyed.

President Trump publicly criticized the media outlets that published the assessment, calling the reports 'fake news' and demanding apologies. The controversy has highlighted ongoing tensions between the White House and intelligence agencies over the handling and portrayal of military operations. Kruse's firing is part of a broader shakeup in United States military and intelligence leadership, following other recent departures and budget cuts.