Tulsi Gabbard has been serving as Director of National Intelligence since February 21, 2025, making her the current intelligence chief. However, U.S. intelligence assessments consistently indicate that Iran has been expanding its nuclear capabilities and reducing breakout time, even if not yet making a final decision to build a weapon. A statement claiming Tehran is categorically "not building one" (a nuclear weapon) contradicts the established intelligence consensus, making this claim FALSE.

Tulsi Gabbard has never been appointed Director of National Intelligence; the office is held by Avril Haines. There is also no credible record of her stating last year that Tehran is not building a nuclear weapon.

Tulsi Gabbard has never served as Director of National Intelligence, and there is no record of her making a statement that Tehran is not building a nuclear weapon. The claim misidentifies her role and fabricates a quote.