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Within the regime, the dangerous possibility exists that the IRGC might turn inward, targeting its own military forces to maintain control. Such a move would plunge Iran into internal chaos, further undermining any chance for stability.
The Strategic US Waiting Game
Washington’s approach—deliberate inaction—aims to exploit this internal collapse. By not rushing to military confrontation, the US maintains pressure through continued naval dominance, economic strangulation, and strategic patience. Every day Iran delays resolving internal divisions and external pressures, the regime’s internal cohesion erodes further.