John Kiriakou CALLED Iran War EARLY… Then Got DRAGGED

In this segment of Valuetainment, former CIA officer John Kiriakou recounts a pivotal moment in his career when he accurately predicted an imminent US attack on Iran. Just "three days before the attack," around March 19th or 20th, Kiriakou publicly stated that the "US could attack Iran as early as Monday," a claim that later proved correct.

Kiriakou details the significant backlash he received for this early revelation, acknowledging he "took a lot of flak" at the time. Despite the criticism, his prediction was accurate, prompting host Patrick Bet-David to press him on how he obtained such precise, classified information.

Kiriakou explains that his intelligence came from a network of contacts within the US government: "I've got a friend at the White House. I have friends at the Pentagon, friends at the CIA, friends at the FBI." He directly addresses the skepticism he faced, citing a common criticism: "Oh, we're supposed to believe that that people just walk out of the White House and walk up to this criminal and tell him classified defense secrets." Kiriakou firmly asserts that this is precisely what listeners "should believe."

This episode provides a rare glimpse into the complex world of intelligence gathering and the risks associated with publicizing sensitive information, even when ultimately validated. Listeners gain insight into the informal yet effective channels through which critical national security information can sometimes flow, challenging conventional perceptions of government secrecy.