Peter Theroux

Peter Theroux is a former CIA agent with two decades of experience in intelligence operations, particularly focused on counter-terrorism efforts against Al Qaeda and Iranian-backed militias. He has received the Career Intelligence Medal for his contributions to national security. Theroux is also an author, with his most recent book titled 'In Obscura: Adventures in the World of Intelligence,' where he shares insights from his extensive career. His analysis of U.S. foreign policy towards Iran, particularly during the Obama administration, highlights perceived failures in supporting Iranian civil movements and the consequences of those decisions on the current political landscape.