Iran’s targeting of civilians in the Middle East criticized by former CIA director

Iran has been criticized for escalating its conflict by targeting not only U.S. military bases but also civilian infrastructure in Gulf states, according to General David Petraeus, a former CIA director. He noted that these actions, including a drone strike on a UK base in Cyprus, have compelled previously neutral nations to become more involved. Petraeus emphasized that airstrikes alone will not achieve regime change in Iran, suggesting that ground forces may be necessary to effectively disrupt the Iranian regime.

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