Former CIA director David Petraeus spoke at a town hall in Washington, addressing the severe protests in Iran and the regime’s struggle to maintain control amid a military crackdown that has resulted in thousands of deaths and arrests. He suggested that the current unrest poses a greater threat to the regime than during the Iran-Iraq War, but cautioned against expecting its imminent collapse. Petraeus compared the situation to the Egyptian revolution, noting that significant changes require more decisive actions from Iran’s military. He indicated that while there are signs of decline, the regime may still be able to suppress the protests effectively.
