President Donald Trump has criticized members of his administration for leaking details of a classified briefing about Iran to the Wall Street Journal last month. He warned that those responsible would face serious consequences. Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with a series of behind-the-scenes reports about the ongoing conflict with Iran, which he initially predicted would last only six weeks but has now entered its seventh month. According to insiders, Trump was repeatedly advised against taking military action by his advisors. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Keep on leaking you dirty dogs! When we find you, you will pay a big price!!!" His comments followed an editorial in The Washington Post about the war in Iran and a Wall Street Journal report revealing that his former director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, had advised against launching a military operation called Operation Epic Fury on February 28. The editorial by Marc Thiessen criticized the "self-serving leaks" and praised Trump for halting the nuclear threat from Iran despite opposition from his advisors. Thiessen argued that Trump had made a "courageous decision" and claimed that even if it hurt Trump politically, history would reward him. Trump praised Thiessen's article as "very interesting" and "a must read," which is unusual since he has often criticized The Washington Post and even sued it for defamation in 2023. That lawsuit, which sought $3.8 billion, was dismissed in July. The conflict with Iran has become increasingly unpopular among Americans, with a recent poll showing that only 31 percent support the war. Some reports suggest that Trump was convinced to go to war with Iran by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite skepticism from his inner circle. The war has become increasingly costly, with estimates now reaching $33 billion. This has led to rising gas prices and near-closure of the vital shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has previously criticized leakers, including after reports of an argument with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over a reported shortage of U.S. missile stockpiles. He has warned that those leaking information will "pay a big price," using similar language when he accused others of sabotaging his efforts to restore the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.