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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.
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.