The Pentagon has dismissed the head of a U.S. intelligence agency following a controversial assessment of American strikes on Iran, officials confirmed.

The firing comes only weeks after the White House rebuked the agency over a leaked report that questioned the effectiveness of U.S. military operations against Tehran. The report assessed the scale of damage inflicted on Iran and whether Washington’s campaign weakened Tehran’s military capacity.

Jeffery Kruse, who appeared in May wearing military uniform before a White House committee, had faced mounting criticism from defense and intelligence officials. The decision underscores tensions between the Biden administration and parts of the intelligence community over how to measure the success of U.S. strikes.

While the Pentagon has not released a formal statement detailing the grounds for dismissal, officials familiar with the matter said the move was linked directly to disagreements over Iran-related intelligence.

The White House has repeatedly stressed that leaks of classified material—especially those tied to military operations in the Middle East—pose risks to national security and undermine U.S. strategic messaging.

The removal of the agency chief highlights the Biden administration’s challenges in balancing transparency, intelligence credibility, and national security in its approach to Iran. It also comes as Washington prepares for the possibility of further confrontation with Tehran and its regional proxies.