Dan Coats
U.S. Director of National Intelligence
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View Timeline →Trump: 100% of ISIS-controlled areas in Iraq and Syria have been liberated
President Trump announced that the U.S. and its allies have completely liberated all areas controlled by ISIS in Iraq and Syria. He warned young people…
Reuters: North Korea Seeks to Protect Its Nuclear Missiles
A UN report reveals that North Korea is actively maintaining and protecting its nuclear and missile capabilities, using civilian facilities for assembly and testing. This…
EU Expresses Serious Concern Over Iran's Ballistic Missile Activities
The European Union has expressed serious concern over Iran's ballistic missile activities and urged Tehran to halt these actions, citing their potential to destabilize the…
Trump: Iran is a Major Threat
Donald Trump publicly disagrees with U.S. intelligence officials' assessment of Iran as a threat, asserting that he is correct and that Iran poses a significant…
Report from 16 U.S. Intelligence Agencies on Iran's Behavior Outlook in 2019
A report from 16 U.S. intelligence agencies indicates that Iran is not currently pursuing nuclear weapons development but continues to pose a missile threat in…
Donald Trump's Order to Counter Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections
Donald Trump signed an order to protect U.S. elections from foreign interference, emphasizing sanctions against countries involved. John Bolton highlighted the importance of this order…
The U.S. is Prepared to Counter Potential Cyber Attacks from Iran
The U.S. is increasingly concerned about potential cyber attacks from Iran following the reimposition of sanctions and the withdrawal from the nuclear deal. Cybersecurity experts…
Concerns Over Russia's Efforts to 'Interfere' in This Year's U.S. Elections
U.S. intelligence officials express ongoing concerns about Russian interference in upcoming elections, emphasizing the need for vigilance. Dan Coats and other officials highlight the threats…
U.S. Officials Accuse Iran of Preparing for Cyber Attacks
U.S. officials have accused Iranian hackers of preparing for potential cyber attacks against American and European infrastructure, while stressing that there are currently no signs…
US National Intelligence Director: We Continue to Witness Iran's Destructive Efforts
Dan Coats, the US National Intelligence Director, characterized Iran as a 'bad actor' at the Aspen Security Forum, asserting that the US withdrawal from the…
137 Democratic Representatives in the U.S. House Call for Implementation of Sanctions Against Russia
A significant number of Democratic representatives in the U.S. House are urging President Trump to implement sanctions against Russia for its alleged interference in the…
U.S. Intelligence Agencies: Iran Remains the Most Prominent State Sponsor of Terrorism
U.S. intelligence agencies have released a report stating that Iran remains the most prominent state sponsor of terrorism, actively seeking to expand its influence in…
Trump: Military action against North Korea is not America's first option
Donald Trump stated that military action against North Korea is not the first option for the U.S. during discussions with global leaders, emphasizing the need…
U.S. National Intelligence Director: Iran Seeks to Preserve Nuclear Agreement
U.S. National Intelligence Director Dan Coats stated that Iran is trying to maintain the 2015 nuclear agreement while utilizing cyber capabilities against the U.S. He…