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While Israel’s immediate goals are limited to halting Iran’s nuclear progress and missile proliferation, the broader consequences of these strikes could weaken Iran’s regime over time. Ahmadore admits that the current operation might weaken the regime, yet stops short of advocating direct regime change, leaving that decision in the hands of the Iranian people.
He underscores a critical point: regime change is a complex, internal process that must be driven by Iranians themselves. External military actions may weaken the regime’s foundation but are unlikely to topple it outright. The regime’s survival relies heavily on the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which effectively functions as the regime’s backbone—controlling military, economic, and political power.