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Petraeus Warns Against Iranian Leader Assassinations Amid Ceasefire

4/21/2026

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Retired U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus warned that assassinating more Iranian leaders will not resolve issues.
He cautioned against a U.S. ground operation to seize Iran’s enriched uranium and emphasized the risks.
As a ceasefire nears expiration, both sides want to avoid full-scale combat due to economic challenges.
Peace talks in Pakistan will address Iran’s uranium enrichment and navigation freedom in the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iranian media doubts.

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Retired U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus warned that assassinating more Iranian leaders will not resolve issues.
He cautioned against a U.S. ground operation to seize Iran’s enriched uranium and emphasized the risks.
As a ceasefire nears expiration, both sides want to avoid full-scale combat due to economic challenges.
Peace talks in Pakistan will address Iran’s uranium enrichment and navigation freedom in the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iranian media doubts.