‘Only a matter of time’ before US resumes attacks on Iran, former Navy commander says
A former U.S. Navy commander predicts that it is only a matter of time before the U.S. resumes military operations against Iran. Retired Cmdr. Kirk Lippold emphasized that the decision is not if, but when such actions will occur. This comes amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations and a recent ceasefire.
- ▪Retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kirk Lippold stated that the U.S. will recommence combat operations against Iran.
- ▪President Trump recently called off an attack on Iran at the request of U.S. Gulf allies.
- ▪Diplomatic negotiations are ongoing, with a team from Qatar arriving in Tehran to discuss key issues.
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US News ‘Only a matter of time’ before US resumes attacks on Iran, former Navy commander says By Geoff Earle Published May 23, 2026, 8:14 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google 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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