Former CIA chief reveals early knowledge of Israeli attack plans
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Former CIA chief revealed the US attacked Iran to weaken its defenses before Israeli strikes.
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Former CIA chief David Petraeus revealed that the United States launched attacks against Iran specifically to undermine Iran's defensive capabilities ahead of Israeli military operations. According to Petraeus, this strategic coordination was designed to degrade Iran's ability to protect itself from Israeli strikes. The disclosure suggests previously undisclosed military cooperation between the US and Israel in targeting Iranian assets. Petraeus's comments provide rare insight into covert American military actions that preceded Israeli operations against Iran.
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