Fox News hosts have sharply criticized President Trump's weekend strikes against Iran, calling the operation a major intelligence failure. During a Sunday morning segment, host Rachel Campos-Duffy questioned whether the U.S. and Israeli intelligence services had been as effective as previously claimed, suggesting the surviving Iranian leadership might be a 'B team' or even 'C team' of less capable officials.

Campos-Duffy's comments marked a significant break from Fox News' typical support of Trump's foreign policy decisions. The network's hosts had previously praised the intelligence capabilities that enabled the strikes, which killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. However, the fact that other top Iranian leaders survived the attacks has raised questions about the operation's effectiveness and strategic planning.

The public criticism from Trump's longtime media allies represents a notable shift in the network's coverage of the administration's Iran policy. Fox News commentators have traditionally defended Trump's aggressive stance toward Iran, making Campos-Duffy's skeptical assessment particularly noteworthy. The network's willingness to question the president's military decisions could signal growing unease among conservative media about the administration's approach to Middle East conflicts.