Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sharply criticized Iran’s current leadership, accusing it of committing “treason” by spreading exaggerated claims about the regime’s military strength.
Rouhani warned that these inflated statements create a dangerous illusion of power and could push Iran into a conflict it does not actually seek — especially with Israel and the US, whose capabilities far outweigh Tehran’s.
Rouhani’s remarks mark a rare and unusually direct internal challenge within Iran’s ruling elite. His comments highlight deep concerns among senior regime veterans that the current government’s bravado may trigger miscalculations, escalation, or a regional clash at a moment when Tehran is already under heavy pressure from Israel’s intensified campaign against Iranian proxies across the Middle East.
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