Esper 'Didn't See' Evidence Of Planned Iranian Attacks

The transcript discusses President Trump's assertion that Iran was planning to attack four US embassies, which was used to justify the strike on Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. Defense Secretary Esper agreed with Trump's belief but noted the lack of specific intelligence on the embassy threats. Thousands of paratroopers were deployed to reinforce US embassies in the region. The transcript also covers the questioning by Congress on the imminence of the attack and the justification for the strike.

What was President Trump's justification for the strike on Qasem Soleimani?

• Soleimani was involved in cyber attacks against the U.S.

• Iran was planning to attack four U.S. embassies.

• Soleimani was a threat to the U.S. economy.

• Iran had already attacked U.S. embassies.

Who agreed with President Trump that Iran was likely targeting embassies in the region?

• Only President Trump himself

• Esper and other national security team members

• The United Nations

• The European Union

What action was taken in response to the belief that Iran was targeting embassies?

• Diplomatic talks were initiated with Iran.

• Additional paratroopers were deployed to the region.

• Sanctions were imposed on Iran.

• A travel ban was placed on Iranian officials.

What did Esper say about the intelligence regarding the four embassies?

• He mentioned intelligence about two embassies.

• He did not see specific intelligence regarding the four embassies.

• He denied any intelligence existed.

• He confirmed there was specific intelligence.

What concern did members of Congress have about the strike on Soleimani?

• Whether the strike was justified and imminent.

• The financial cost of the strike.

• The environmental impact of the strike.

• The potential for increased oil prices.