Officials in Israel are debating an exit strategy in the war with Iran, warning that pursuing full regime change could trigger a prolonged conflict due to the lack of an alternative government.
Senior officials in Israel are reconsidering their long-term strategy in the war with Iran, warning that toppling the Iranian regime may not be feasible despite major military gains. Reports indicate that joint Israeli-U.S. strikes have severely damaged Iran’s nuclear programme, missile stockpiles and military leadership, bringing the campaign close to achieving its key military objectives.
However, security officials say the absence of a viable alternative leadership to replace the current Iranian regime could create a dangerous power vacuum and prolong the conflict. Some strategists are therefore pushing for a conditional ceasefire once core threats are neutralised, arguing that pursuing full regime change in the 90-million-person nation could lead to an endless and costly war.
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