politics
March 16, 2026
Israel Expects Iran War To Continue At Least Into April, Lebanon Conflict Longer
The idea of encouraging public unrest inside Iran has not been abandoned.
TL;DR
- Israel is bracing for its war with Iran to extend into April.
- Attacks have expanded to Iran's defense industrial sector, aiming to destroy its missile manufacturing capabilities.
- Encouraging public unrest inside Iran remains a strategy, though its effectiveness is uncertain.
- An Israeli official stated they are striking regime targets in Tehran, aiming to bring people into the streets, with American cooperation.
- Israeli officials have admitted skepticism that street protests alone can overthrow the Iranian government.
- The conflict with Hezbollah is expected to outlast the conflict with Iran.
- Robert D. Kaplan's writing on U.S. foreign policy fiascos due to ignoring ground conditions is referenced.
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