National security officials say Iran is weaker, but its government is still standing

NPR | By Greg Myre

Published March 19, 2026 at 4:43 AM EDT

National security officials told lawmakers that Iran is weaker because of U.S. and Israeli attacks, but Tehran still has a functioning government.

Greg Myre

Greg Myre is a national security correspondent with a focus on the intelligence community, a position that follows his many years as a foreign correspondent covering conflicts around the globe.

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