A senior Israeli political official told Channel 12 that Israel has damaged Iran's economy, but expressed doubt that it will lead to the regime's collapse. 'Will that bring down the regime? I don't think so,' the official was quoted as saying.
The official's assessment, reported by Yaron Avraham of Channel 12, adds to an ongoing debate among Israeli and American officials over the effectiveness of military and economic pressure on Iran. The Zioneer has previously reported on assessments from former IAF chief Amikam Norkin and a U.S. official who expressed skepticism that current operations would bring Iran to the negotiating table or force a change in the regime's behavior. The official's candid statement suggests that while Israel has inflicted economic damage, the strategic goal of regime change remains uncertain.
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