US-Israeli Bombing Campaign Against Iran Enters Second Week, Regime Change a Key Goal
TEHRAN – A joint US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran is entering its second week, with reports indicating significant damage to Iranian military capabilities and the elimination of senior leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The strikes, which began last week, are raising questions about the potential for regime change and the wider implications for regional stability.
According to reports, Israel has conducted strikes “in the heart of Tehran,” while the US has supported the campaign, aiming to cripple Iran’s ability to attack its neighbors and defend itself. The Times of Israel’s diplomatic correspondent, Lazar Berman, highlighted the core question driving the conflict: what do US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hope to achieve?
While regime change appears to be a central objective, experts caution that achieving this without a ground invasion will be exceptionally difficult. One potential, though ambitious, strategy being discussed involves utilizing local opposition forces, specifically Iranian Kurds, as a vanguard for ethnic uprisings. However, Berman notes that the Kurdish population, numbering only a few thousand armed fighters, has legitimate reasons to be skeptical of American promises.
Despite the challenges, the US and Israel are steadily degrading Iranian forces and expanding their operational freedom within the country. The campaign’s duration and ultimate success remain uncertain, as Trump and Netanyahu assess when they can conclude the operation while still meeting their objectives.
The situation remains fluid, with Iran continuing to launch retaliatory attacks across the region. Recent reports indicate Israel claims to have destroyed Khamenei’s underground bunker.
You can find more analysis on this developing story from The Times of Israel’s “Lazar Focus” podcast, hosted by Lazar Berman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFuQE1XMlRw. Last week’s episode is also available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwRdxiEm5m0.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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