https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b13n118r911l
Trump and Netanyahu embraced an optimistic strategy of assassinations and covert efforts to trigger unrest, but intelligence officials say fear of Iran’s security forces has so far prevented mass protests or a broader revolt
Ahead of the conflict, Mossad chief David Barnea presented Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with an assessment that Israel could quickly help stir opposition inside Iran, potentially leading to widespread unrest and even the collapse of the government, according to U.S. officials cited by The New York Times. Barnea also discussed the idea with senior Trump administration officials during a visit to Washington in January. Netanyahu backed the approach.
Despite doubts among some American officials and Israeli intelligence analysts, both Trump and Netanyahu publicly projected confidence that a combination of military strikes and covert efforts could destabilize Iran’s leadership. The expectation was that targeting senior Iranian figures alongside efforts to encourage dissent could spark broader protests.
It could be that really the Iranian regime has more support among its citizens than was supposed. Maybe there is a significant portion of the population that, while opposing the regime, also likes the idea of being a regional nuclear super-power.
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