Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is betting on a high-stakes strategy to dismantle the authoritarian government of Iran by targeting its internal security services.
By launching dozens of airstrikes against Basij command centers and the Ministry of Intelligence, the Israeli military hopes to weaken the forces that have historically quashed dissent.
The theory is that if these repressive agencies are paralyzed, it will create the optimal conditions for the Iranian people to launch a popular uprising and finally oust their rulers.
Despite the recent deaths of the Supreme Leader and top officials like Ali Larijani, many experts view this as wishful thinking.
While the internal collapse of the regime is a goal shared by some in the West, critics argue that the security apparatus remains too deeply entrenched and powerful.
Without a civilian population that is both armed and ready to revolt, a change in leadership remains an elusive goal.
Furthermore, while there is enormous hatred for the current system, there is also growing concern among Iranians about the future of their country amidst a widening regional war.
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