Iran: Under Israeli Pressure, Former President Warns of Lack of a Regional Deterrent

Iran: Under Israeli Pressure, Former President Warns of Lack of a Regional Deterrent

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned that Iran remains in a state of “no war, no peace” following the recent 12-day conflict with Israel, saying the country currently lacks any “broad deterrent effect” in the region. Unfortunately, we do not have widespread deterrence at present. The territories of our neighboring countries, such as Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan, are effectively at the disposal of the U.S. and Israel. The Iraqi…