The principal question regarding the attacks by the United States and Israel on the Islamic Republic is what plan the attacking force has in hand after the strike. In the event of the collapse of the Islamic regime, who will be the successor to power?

The extension of the current tension is likely desired neither by the United States, nor by Israel, nor by the countries of the region. None of these states would want a long, turbulent, and costly war. However, a force that carries out such a large-scale attack on the Islamic Republic, if it seeks to remove and eliminate the ruling apparatus, must logically have an alternative up its sleeve. Which alternative?

Future Political Stability as an Attainable Horizon

The force that today is present in the political space inside and outside Iran is Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. Through his own efforts, the support of the Israeli government, certain news networks, and a significant portion of the Iranian people, he has now emerged as the sole active alternative on the scene. This popularity is necessary, but in terms of political strategy and the determination of the foundations of future political stability of the country, it is still insufficient.

The future alternative for Iran must be able to establish political stability, security, and positive relations with the........

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