Former CIA chief reveals early knowledge of Israeli attack plans

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 15, 2026 at 04:49 AM

Former CIA chief reveals early knowledge of Israeli attack plans

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In March 2026, former CIA chief General David Petraeus stated that the United States attacked Iran to undermine its defense capabilities against a planned Israeli attack. Petraeus's statement supports earlier comments made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who reportedly attempted to retract his admission later. The news report indicates that the US government was aware of Israel's plans to attack Iran. The location of the planned attack is not specified in the article. The motivation behind the alleged Israeli attack is not stated in the article.

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United States 70% Marco Rubio 70% Central Intelligence Agency 80% David Petraeus 90% Iran 90% Israel 90%

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