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world7 days ago•2 min saved

Petraeus: Iran's 'blink' could unlock Strait of Hormuz if peace talks advance

Former CIA director David Petraeus says Iran appears to be blinking over the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that a preliminary peace deal could open the strait without conditions as long as Tehran cannot control traffic, levy tolls, or threaten future closure; even with a deal, Iran’s nuclear program and funding for proxies remain issues, while its military could still threaten shipping through mining or drone attacks, and negotiators like Rubio say diplomacy should be given time to succeed.

via CNBC|

#geopolitics #iran #peace-talks

world3 months ago•4 min saved

Europe could back US-Israel Iran operation, Petraeus says

Former CIA director David Petraeus told Euronews that Europe could participate in a US-Israel military operation against Iran, mainly in air and missile defence, while ruling out US boots on the ground; he noted France, Germany and the UK have signalled a defensive posture, and cautioned that European involvement, while possible, remains uncertain and could carry escalation and casualty risks.

via Euronews.com|

#air-defence #europe #iran

middle-east4 months ago•8 min saved

Petraeus: Iran's Crackdown Shows Regime Strain, Yet Collapse Isn't Imminent

Former CIA director David Petraeus said at a Washington town hall that Iran’s crackdown on ongoing protests signals serious questions about the regime’s ability to sustain its grip, though it could still quell the demonstrations. Iran faces unprecedented unrest since December, with estimates of 5,000–20,000 killed and tens of thousands arrested amid economic hardship. He cautioned against expecting a collapse like the Arab Spring, noting cracks but no near-term end, while noting degraded proxies (Hezbollah, Hamas, Assad regime) and ongoing US–Iran tensions as the regime remains in a very difficult position.

via jpost.com|

#cia #iran #iran-protests