Military pressure against Iran is entering a different phase. Rather than concentrating primarily on nuclear facilities or the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Washington appears increasingly focused on the infrastructure that allows the Islamic Republic to function as a governing system. The objective is no longer simply to constrain Iran’s strategic capabilities, but to raise the political, economic, and administrative costs of sustaining the regime itself—forcing Tehran toward either strategic retreat or systemic failure.

Donald Trump appears ready to redefine America’s campaign against the Islamic Republic. Recent statements from the White House, coupled with reports that US military planners are preparing strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, point to a significant shift in strategic thinking. The emphasis is moving beyond degrading Iran’s nuclear ambitions or targeting the IRGC. The emerging objective is to weaken the regime’s capacity to govern.

Speaking at Camp David, Trump signaled a willingness to intensify military pressure until Tehran concludes it can no longer sustain confrontation. If current reporting proves accurate, power stations, oil refineries, fuel distribution networks, and electricity grids—not enrichment facilities—will become the center of gravity in Washington’s campaign.

This reflects an important strategic evolution. Modern states rely........

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