March 06, 2026
There are ‘no quick and easy fixes’ to end Iran’s oppressive regime: Townsend
Former deputy assistant of defence for NATO and CNAS adjunct senior fellow Jim Townsend joined CTV News to discuss why he believes Iran will eventually run out of ammunition as the war goes on.
Watch the full interview on CTV News.
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