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Leon Panetta: I think America will be back fighting Iran again in a few years, no matter what happens now.

On the recordJune 7, 2026
I think America will be back fighting Iran again in a few years, no matter what happens now.
Said by
Leon Panetta
Democratic · California
Source
salon.com
Jun 7, 2026

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the future of U.S.-Iran relations.

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