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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 4 MIN

Retired Gen. Joseph Votel on the U.S. strikes on Iran and Tehran's capabilities

from Morning Edition · host Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with retired Gen. Joseph Votel, former commander of U.S. Central Command, about the U.S. strikes on Iran and the extent to which Iran might be able to hit back.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with retired Gen. Joseph Votel, former commander of U.S. Central Command, about the U.S. strikes on Iran and the extent to which Iran might be able to hit back.

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