Endgames in Iran: Five Paths the War Could Take

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The piece outlines five plausible endings to the Iran conflict: a negotiated ceasefire and nuclear deal; a Venezuela-style leadership transition; a popular uprising and possible regime collapse; a special-forces raid to destroy or seize Iran’s nuclear stockpile; and Trump declaring victory and withdrawing, potentially leaving underlying tensions unresolved and requiring regional buy-in to prevent renewed conflict.
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