Retired general discusses the U.S. and Israeli plan for possible attack on Iran

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published October 23, 2026 at 3:36 AM PDT

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NPR'S Leila Fadel speaks with retired four-star Gen. Joseph Votel about the war in Iran and the U.S. and Israeli objectives for a potential post-election bombing campaign.

Retired general discusses the U.S. and Israeli plan for possible attack on Iran

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