"US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Donald Trump had been briefed about the potential impact on oil and gas markets before the Iran attack, as she appeared before a House Committee on Thursday. "Did the intelligence community brief the president on the potential impacts a conflict could have on global supply chains and on oil and gas prices prior to the outbreak of hostilities?" she was asked. "Yes," Gabbard replied. She was also asked if there was "any evidence that Iran intended to conduct a preemptive attack on the U.S. prior to beginning this war? Yes or no?" "Congressman, the answer to this question needs to be reserved for a closed hearing," she replied. It came following her appearance at a Senate Hearing the previous day, where she also discussed the Iran war and other topics."