Former CIA officer and whistleblower John Kiriakou stated in a February 21, 2026, appearance on the Julian Dorey Podcast that a White House source informed him President Trump has finalized plans for a military attack on Iran, potentially as early as February 23 or 24.
According to Kiriakou, Vice President J.D. Vance and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard are the sole dissenting voices, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff support the decision.






