The Iranian Embassy in Armenia issued a statement criticizing President Donald Trump following the resignation of U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard [1].

This diplomatic friction highlights the volatile nature of U.S.-Iran relations and the internal tensions within the U.S. intelligence community regarding foreign policy toward Israel and Tehran.

According to the Iranian Embassy in Armenia, the resignation of the top spy chief was linked to disagreements over the administration's approach to Iran [1]. The embassy said President Trump allegedly disliked Gabbard for "speaking truths" about Iran [1].

In its response, the embassy expressed gratitude toward the U.S. for not working with Israel [1]. This statement follows the announcement of Gabbard's departure from her role as the Director of National Intelligence [1].

While the U.S. administration has not issued a formal rebuttal to the embassy's claims, the timing of the resignation suggests a rift in how the intelligence community communicates with foreign adversaries. The Iranian government often uses its embassies in third-party nations, such as Armenia, to broadcast messages intended for the U.S. government and the international community [1].

The resignation of a Director of National Intelligence is a significant event in U.S. national security, as the role serves as the primary link between the president and the 18 different intelligence agencies [1]. The Iranian embassy's decision to frame Gabbard's exit as a result of her honesty regarding Iran indicates a strategic attempt to project a divide between the White House and its intelligence leadership [1].

“The Iranian Embassy in Armenia thanked the U.S. for not working with Israel.”

The Iranian Embassy's public commentary on a U.S. personnel change is a tactical move to signal perceived instability within the Trump administration. By praising Tulsi Gabbard and criticizing the president, Iran attempts to validate its own narrative and create a sense of ideological conflict within the U.S. intelligence apparatus, particularly concerning the U.S. alliance with Israel.