He reasons it out. He explains there's a logic chain there. And he says, we knew not that Iran was going to attack. He did not say that. He said, We knew that Israel was going to attack Iran. And in retaliation for those attacks by Israel against Iran, Iran might attack American forces. So the imminent threat that the Secretary of State is describing is not from Iran, it's from Israel. Exactly. And I think this speaks to the broader issue. (21:19–21:29)
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Asserts that Israel's planned attack on Iran was known and could lead to Iranian retaliation against U.S. forces.
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