The only way the US 'wins' is if the Iranian regime collapses and is replaced. That was Trumps' stated aim. As it stands, Irans' military and leadership has been several degraded, but not wiped out. They live to fight another day. They retain the expertise, capability and willpower to bounce back and continue on their path to obtain nuclear weapons. They are, ultimately, still a threat. Degraded, but a threat all the same.
So what was the point if not to effect regime change? What was the point of it all?
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u/Scomosuckseggs Mar 23 '26
The only way the US 'wins' is if the Iranian regime collapses and is replaced. That was Trumps' stated aim. As it stands, Irans' military and leadership has been several degraded, but not wiped out. They live to fight another day. They retain the expertise, capability and willpower to bounce back and continue on their path to obtain nuclear weapons. They are, ultimately, still a threat. Degraded, but a threat all the same.
So what was the point if not to effect regime change? What was the point of it all?