The IC assesses that the regime in Iran appears to be intact but largely largely degraded due to attacks by Israel and the US on its leadership and military capabilities. Its conventional military power projection capabilities have largely been destroyed, leaving limited options. Iran's strategic position has been significantly degraded. The U S led maximum pressure campaign and snapback of European sanctions added additional pressure to an already bleak Iranian economy, resulting in mass protests earlier this year that Tehran suppressed by killing thousands of protesters. (16:36–16:40)
CLAIM
Asserts that Iran's strategic position has been significantly degraded.
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