Former NSC adviser explains why Iran could face internal upheaval within months - interview
Former NSC chief Jacob Nagel said six to nine months of economic pressure could push Iranians back into the streets, while warning Tehran still has the ability to retaliate.
Former National Security Council adviser Prof. Jacob Nagel, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, has explained why Iran could face internal upheaval within months due to sustained economic pressure. In an interview with 103fm, Nagel stated that six to nine months of such pressure could create the conditions for a popular uprising in Iran.
He emphasized that the US is pursuing a strategy of applying sustained economic pressure on Iran, aiming to weaken Tehran by targeting its main sources of revenue, primarily fuel exports. While Iran continues to export fuel despite the pressure, Nagel questioned the accuracy of reported figures, suggesting that Iran might be exporting half the amount before the conflict.
The economic strain is targeting Iran's primary source of revenue, and the regime's history of suppressing protests makes it difficult for Iranians to take to the streets. However, with prolonged economic pressure, Nagel predicted that Iranians would eventually return to the streets due to issues like lack of electricity and water.
He also mentioned concerns over Iran's retaliation capabilities, warning that the US has avoided targeting Iran's energy sector to prevent consequences for regional allies and global oil prices, as advised by Trump's close advisers.
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