Petraeus Reveals U.S. Has Longstanding Strike Plan for Iran

WASHINGTON — In an exclusive interview on April 19 with journalist Marzia Hussaini, former CIA Director and four-star General David Petraeus revealed that the Pentagon has had a comprehensive military plan for a potential strike on Iran for over 15 years.

Petraeus, who once commanded U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, said the strike plan has been continuously updated over the years to reflect changes in Iran’s military capabilities and regional dynamics.

He also disclosed that the operation was once tested in a large-scale simulation on U.S. soil, underlining the seriousness with which American defense officials have viewed the Iranian threat.

While Petraeus did not confirm whether the plan is under current consideration, he emphasized that the U.S. military remains fully capable of executing such a mission if required.

The revelation comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and growing speculation over how the U.S. might respond to Iran’s continued support for regional proxy forces.

جزئیات حمله احتمالی ترامپ به ایران در گفت و‌گو‌ با رئیس سابق سازمان سیا امریکا.

به گفته جنرال پترائوس، طرح حمله امریکا به ایران از پانزده سال پیش توسط پنتاگون طراحی، و مکررا به روز رسانی شده است.

فرمانده سابق سنتکام، در گفت ‌‌و گو با من تاکید کرد؛ که این طرح حتی یکبار در داخل… pic.twitter.com/D5AD7sEDib

— Marzia Hussaini (@marziahussaini0) April 19, 2025

Potential U.S. Strike on Iran Discussed in Interview with Former CIA Director

In an exclusive interview, General David #Petraeus revealed that the Pentagon developed a comprehensive plan for a potential military strike on #Iran as far back as fifteen years ago.

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— Marzia Hussaini (@marziahussaini0) April 18, 2025