Quite the understatement from TFA: "That complicates the public’s understanding of an event that still resonates, as tensions remain high between Tehran and Wa

Quite the understatement from TFA: "That complicates the public’s understanding of an event that still resonates, as tensions remain high between Tehran and Washington over the Islamic Republic’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, its aiding of militia groups across the Mideast and as it cracks down on dissent." The timing of this mea culpa from the CIA is very interesting. Is the CIA essentially saying "oops, sorry"? And if so, why, and why now, at this moment?