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Netanyahu's Circle Doubts Military Action Can Topple Iran

Senior Israeli security officials and individuals close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believe that military action alone cannot topple the Iranian regime. According to Kan News, these sources assess that while military strikes could weaken the regime and degrade its capabilities, they would not lead to its collapse. This perspective contrasts with Netanyahu's recent public statements advocating for the overthrow of the Iranian regime within the remaining two years of US President Donald Trump's term.

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01Senior Israeli security officials and associates of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubt military action can topple the Iranian regime.
02The sources assess that military strikes would only degrade and weaken Iran's capabilities rather than replace its government.
03Prime Minister Netanyahu recently called for leveraging President Donald Trump's term to overthrow the Iranian regime within two years.
04In March, Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that overthrowing the regime ultimately depends on the Iranian people casting off tyranny.
05Israeli and US militaries prepared for a potential third strike on Iran within six months, but the plan was not approved.
06Israeli security officials expressed concern that a military strike before upcoming elections could cause political interference.
07President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that there are no immediate plans for an attack on Iran.
08Qatari mediators arrived in Tehran on Sunday to conduct discussions aimed at preventing further military escalation.

Despite his recent remarks, Netanyahu himself stated in March that the ultimate responsibility for changing Iran's leadership lies with its citizens, expressing an aspiration to help the Iranian people cast off the yoke of tyranny. Israeli security officials have also voiced concerns that a military strike before upcoming elections could be seen as political interference, potentially impacting the election timeline and reservist mobilization.

These assessments come amid reports that the Israeli and US militaries recently prepared for a potential third operation in Iran within six months, following instructions from President Trump to the US Central Command to develop strike options. However, the preparations were halted before an operational attack plan was approved. On Sunday, President Trump clarified that there are no immediate plans for an attack, while Qatari mediators arrived in Tehran in an effort to de-escalate tensions.

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