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Iran’s regime endures despite major US strike, experts say
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Iran’s regime endures despite major US strike, experts say

Despite the largest US-led assault in decades and reports (later confirmed) of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, The Conversation interview with diplomat Donald Heflin argues regime change in Iran remains unlikely: large-scale U.S. ground intervention is improbable, popular uprisings are unlikely, and Iran’s entrenched leadership and Revolutionary Guards suggest the regime would endure, with leadership shifts likely to occur from within rather than through collapse.

CIA: Khamenei death could spark IRGC-led leadership swap
middle-east7 hours ago

CIA: Khamenei death could spark IRGC-led leadership swap

The CIA reportedly concluded that if Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike, hardline IRGC elements would likely replace him; the assessment, produced in recent weeks, examined potential post-strike Iran but did not predict any outcome with certainty, and the CIA declined to comment. The report arrives amid ongoing talks of regime change and Trump’s rhetoric on Iran.

Experts Warn Regime-Change Gamble Faces High Risks After U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran
world7 hours ago

Experts Warn Regime-Change Gamble Faces High Risks After U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran

A CFR-curated set of expert analyses argues that while the U.S.-Israel strikes may degrade Iran’s capabilities, toppling the Islamic Republic from air power alone is unlikely; diplomacy had been advancing before the attack, and Iran’s leadership may survive despite damage, risking a prolonged, costly regional war with unpredictable retaliation, Gulf-state hedging, and broader instability across the Middle East.

Exiled Crown Prince Eyes Transitional Iran Amid Crisis
world13 hours ago

Exiled Crown Prince Eyes Transitional Iran Amid Crisis

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled former crown prince of Iran, is positioning himself as a potential transitional leader if the Islamic Republic collapses, advocating a secular, democratic system with a constitution drafted by Iranians and a separation of religion from state. He has courted Western support, including meetings with U.S. officials, and has urged caution amid U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting Iran’s military capabilities. Domestic support remains divided, with polls showing a roughly split stance on his legitimacy. He has published an updated Emergency Phase booklet as part of his Iran Prosperity Project, signaling preparation for post-regime needs and a more assertive stance in protests, while explicitly ruling out an automatic restoration of the monarchy.

Go Big in Iran, Then Let Its People Finish the Regime Change
world1 day ago

Go Big in Iran, Then Let Its People Finish the Regime Change

Behnam Ben Taleblu argues that Iran is at a historic low after recent strikes and widespread protests, and the United States should pursue a two‑stage plan: first, use covert operations to empower Iranian dissidents and undermine regime cohesion; then, launch air and missile strikes to degrade air defenses, destroy missile and nuclear infrastructure, and target political‑security institutions, with the aim of fracturing the regime and enabling Iranians to finish the transition themselves. The piece warns that limited strikes won’t suffice, calls for sustained US action, and acknowledges risks of escalation while insisting that allowing Iranians to lead the outcome is the best path to change.

Saudi Source Pushes Iran Regime Change, Beginning with Khamenei's Ouster
middle-east6 days ago

Saudi Source Pushes Iran Regime Change, Beginning with Khamenei's Ouster

A Saudi royal family source tells N12 that the Iran crisis should be resolved through regime change beginning with the ouster of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, advocating elimination of top leadership and a post-regime election, while criticizing US/Israel strategy and noting Iran’s ongoing protests, political dynamics, and potential nuclear trajectory.

Gulf Buildup Signals Possible U.S. Strike on Iran and Risk of Regime Change
middle-east6 days ago

Gulf Buildup Signals Possible U.S. Strike on Iran and Risk of Regime Change

The United States has markedly increased its presence in the Gulf—with four carrier strike groups, dozens of destroyers, upgraded aircraft and bases—raising the prospect of a military strike on Iran. Analysts say the goal could extend to regime change within weeks if diplomacy fails, though timelines and targets remain uncertain and the move could trigger wide regional retaliation.

world13 days ago

Exiled prince sparks global protests against Iran during Munich gathering

Around 250,000 people demonstrated in Munich on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, part of a ‘Global Day of Action’ led by Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to pressure Tehran, with Toronto drawing about 350,000 protesters and calls for demonstrations in Los Angeles. The rallies, aimed at signaling international support for Iranians facing a deadly crackdown, coincide with a fight over Iran’s future and a push for regime change, as the death toll from the protests remains contested between activists and official figures. Trump also floated renewed pressure on Iran amid the protests.

One Month In, Washington Still Lacks a Clear Plan for Venezuela
world25 days ago

One Month In, Washington Still Lacks a Clear Plan for Venezuela

A month after a high-profile raid that removed Nicolás Maduro, the United States has not defined its end state for Venezuela. Oil revenues remain the central leverage, Delcy Rodríguez leads a fragile interim government with limited reforms, and international reaction is mixed, signaling that tactical success has not yielded a clear strategic objective or durable governance.