Their end goal is regime change. Anyone with a basic grasp of politics understands this.
But even the Americans and Israelis didnt realize just how weak and incompetent the IR government actually is. Israeli officials admitted that during the first days of the war they expected to lose at least five or six fighter jets and had plans ready to rescue downed pilots.
They expected much stronger counterintelligence from the IR. They expected a higher fire rate from the missile bases. They expected some degree of professionalism from the IRGC-AF units.
But once they saw the real life performance of IRs military they stopped taking them as seriously.
Israel does want this regime gone yes but when the regime is already so incompetent and daghoon why would they be in such a hurry? Thats my point.
Look, we can continue to mourn our shortcomings, or we can brainstorm how to address them and face tomorrow stronger, and with unwavering resolve.
I don't agree with the two pro I.R. people in this forum, but they have a point. This thread has been 2000 posts of people going back and forth about how incompetent I.R. is and how Iran is facing complete disaster.
1. Iran is not facing complete disaster
2. Nobody here is discussing a way forward. This thread is IRAN-ISRAEL-US Conflict discussion. The conflict is not over. We all need to put our heads together and set aside our differences, so that WE CAN SURVIVE. We are facing insurmountable odds. That requires a nation of ironlike resolve, and ingenuity like no other.
If the rumor about HQ9s and Migs is true, well it is a step in the right direction.
This Russian nuclear plant deal will address electricity problems
There are many issues remaining, but I am confident we can move forward and survive them without fracturing and falling into disarray like the arab countries. I don't think any of us here are MEK or sultanat talabs.
Iranians do best under pressure. Let's get something going.
I would be happy to contribute some ideas to any future Iranian analysis or research group, maybe Podcast, think tank, political group anyone would like to start, and use it as an avenue to funnel ideas to people in Iran who might be able to make them happen, whether they are lawmakers, policy designers, or academics.
Please guys. Let's get into this.