U.S. Data on Iran Is Spotty, Analysts Say

by Mary Louise Kelly, NPR

Iran is now the top security threat to the United States, according to the Bush administration's new national security strategy. But little is known about its weapons programs and intentions, according to current and former intelligence officials. The top Democrat on the House Intelligence committee says she recently requested a classified briefing on Iran -- and walked away worried that U.S. intelligence is inadequate and possibly riddled with disinformation.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, April 10, 2006