U.S. Iran War: Strikes Target Regime, Hint at Domestic Upheaval Plan

The Pentagon says its Iranian campaign aims to curb Tehran’s power projection, focusing on missiles, drones, and naval assets. But analysis cited in the piece suggests strikes on Iran’s internal security forces and paramilitary groups may be intended to erode the regime’s ability to monitor and repress, potentially laying the groundwork for domestic unrest or regime change. Early military results show reduced missile, drone, and naval activity, yet analysts warn the ultimate outcome remains uncertain, with the regime possibly weakened, fragmented, or surviving under pressure.