Katie Pavlich Blasts Iran Intel Leak: “Undermining the Country” — CNN Under Fire for ‘Half-Baked’ Report
At a heated NATO press conference this week, political commentator Katie Pavlich launched a scathing rebuke of CNN, accusing the network of endangering national security by publishing what she called a “half-baked” intelligence leak. The report in question cited a low-confidence U.S. intelligence assessment suggesting Iran had not relocated uranium prior to the recent airstrikes — a claim quickly seized upon by critics of the operation.
“This isn’t journalism — it’s sabotage,” Pavlich declared, visibly frustrated. “Publishing unverified intel during an active military campaign isn’t just reckless, it’s an attempt to undermine the country.” Her comments ignited applause from some officials in attendance, while others exchanged tense glances.
Social media erupted within minutes, with hashtags like #LooseLipsCNN and #FakeIntelGate trending across platforms. Critics accused CNN of playing politics with national security, while defenders of the network argued that public transparency and government accountability must remain intact — even during wartime.
CNN has yet to release a follow-up statement, but the debate is far from over. With tensions already high following the strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, this leak — and the firestorm surrounding it — may be shaping up to be the next flashpoint in America’s information war.
