Iran has praised America’s National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard on her resignation. The Iranian Embassy in Armenia praised Tulsi Gabbard, saying that she spoke the ‘truth’ about Iran with which US President Donald Trump was uncomfortable.
In a post on Twitter, the Iranian embassy said, “We wish Abraham a speedy and full recovery. You have shown many times before that you work for America, not Israel, and many times you told truths about Iran that Trump hated. It is sad that a person like you worked with this government, which has sidelined America and is working as a puppet of Israel. Best wishes.”
We wish Abraham a swift and complete recovery. You have previously shown at times that you work for America and not Israel, and sometimes you spoke truths about Iran that Trump hated. It was a pity that someone like you worked with this government, which has sidelined America and… https://t.co/OmfPaHvTwR
— IRI Embassy in Armenia (@iraninyerevan) May 22, 2026
What did Trump say about Gabbard’s resignation?
Trump has confirmed that National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard has resigned from her post after her husband was diagnosed with cancer. Trump said that Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Aaron Lucas will now take over as Acting Director of National Intelligence. Donald Trump said that unfortunately, after doing a great job, Tulsi Gabbard is leaving her post on June 30. Her husband Abraham has been diagnosed with bone cancer and she wants to be with him, so that together they can improve his health in this difficult battle.
Trump further said that I am sure that he will soon become better than before. He told that while resigning, Gabbard said that she feels that it is very important for her to stay with her husband.
Tulsi is a patriot, a great asset to the administration, and a dear friend. I’m sorry to see her go, but certainly understand that family comes first. She and her husband Abraham will be in my prayers as they face this next challenge together, and she has my gratitude for being a…
— JD Vance (@JDVance) May 22, 2026
JD Vance praised
US Vice President JD Vance called Gabbard a patriot. In a post, he said, “Tulsi is a patriot, a great asset to the administration, and a dear friend of mine. I am sad to see her go, but I understand that family comes first. She and her husband Abraham will face this new challenge together and I am grateful to her for making significant contributions to the administration and being a loyal confidant. Best wishes to Tulsi.”
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