‘Only a matter of time’ before US resumes attacks on Iran, former Navy commander says

‘Only a matter of time’ before US resumes attacks on Iran, former Navy commander says


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It’s only a matter of time before the US resumes attacks against Iran, according to a former top Navy commander.

It’s “a matter of not if, but when the United States is going to recommence combat operations,” Retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kirk Lippold told Fox News Friday, as clues pointed to renewed attacks even as diplomatic talks advanced.

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The former commander of the USS Cole said Trump was using negotiations to “rearm, refuel, and be ready for combat operations.”

An attack by the United States and Israel on Iran, shows a rocket launch from a ship, in this picture obtained from social media released on February 28, 2026. via REUTERS

His comments came as Trump met with Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and other members of his security team at the White House.

Trump had announced plans to travel to his Bedminster, New Jersey club for

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