Iran War Intelligence — 2026-04-08
White House Unable to Identify Source of Post-Ceasefire Strikes on Iran; Command Confusion Between US and Israeli Forces
White House Press Secretary Leavitt was unable to answer who was bombing Iran hours after the ceasefire took effect, telling reporters she would "have to go back and check with the national security team." Air defenses activated across Iranian cities including Isfahan despite the ceasefire. Israel continued strikes on Lebanon, with Netanyahu declaring it excluded from the deal, contradicting Pakistani mediators. The attribution gap indicates a coordination disconnect between US CENTCOM and Israeli military operations. Whether the administration was simultaneously negotiating peace while permitting continued kinetic operations is unclear.
Sources: The New Republic · CBS News