Mossad Bet on Iran Uprising Fails to Materialize as War Persists

Mossad chief David Barnea urged plans to spark a domestic Iranian revolt within days of the conflict, a strategy Netanyahu and some U.S. officials initially embraced, including mobilizing Kurdish forces. But weeks into the war, intelligence assessments show the Iranian government remains intact and capable of quelling protests, making a mass uprising unlikely. The strategy hinged on ground support and provocation, including Kurdish actions, but those have faced skepticism and pushback from U.S. leaders. While some officials say pressure on Tehran continues, there’s little evidence of the hoped-for regime-change outcome arriving anytime soon.