Post-strike uncertainty: Trump’s Iran move lacks a clear plan

After the strikes that killed Iran’s leadership, the administration faces criticism that there is no credible post-strike plan, betting on internal upheaval rather than a mapped transition. CIA assessments cited the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as best positioned to seize power, warning a post-strike vacuum could spark prolonged internal strife and regional spillovers. Critics argue past regime-change efforts show fragile outcomes without a long-term blueprint or on-the-ground commitments, even as Trump stresses no American troops will be needed and signals possible talks with Iranian groups.