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Petraeus Warns Against Military Action, Urges Concessions from Iran

2/22/2026

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Former CIA Director David Petraeus said U.S. President Donald Trump would not trigger regime change with strikes on Iran.
In a radio interview, he said Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is inflexible in nuclear talks.
He warned Iran concessions are needed to avoid a display of U.S. military power.
Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie push a war powers resolution.
Some representatives oppose it, citing flexibility in responding to threats.

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Former CIA Director David Petraeus said U.S. President Donald Trump would not trigger regime change with strikes on Iran.
In a radio interview, he said Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is inflexible in nuclear talks.
He warned Iran concessions are needed to avoid a display of U.S. military power.
Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie push a war powers resolution.
Some representatives oppose it, citing flexibility in responding to threats.