Trump Claimed Surprise at Iran Retaliation Despite Prior US Intelligence Warnings

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran's retaliatory strikes on Gulf allies were a surprise, despite multiple sources and intelligence assessments warning beforehand of possible Iranian retaliation, including attacks on Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Pre-war briefings also highlighted risks of Iran disrupting the Strait of Hormuz. Since the strikes began, Iran has targeted military and civilian sites, causing global energy price spikes. Some US lawmakers have questioned the immediacy of the threat cited to justify the US-Israel air campaign against Iran.