Total defeat of Iran—meaning the complete collapse of the dictatorial theocratic system by a non-authoritarian order—is not likely to be achieved solely by external force against the regime.  

Make no mistake, what has been accomplished from the combined June 2025 “Operation Midnight Hammer” and the latest “Operation Epic Fury” has been devastating for Iran:

the annihilation of Iran’s nuclear bomb production capabilities

the annihilation of Iran’s nuclear bomb production capabilities

the destruction of nearly all Iranian weapons manufacturing plants 

the destruction of nearly all Iranian weapons manufacturing plants 

the destruction and depletion of their ballistic missile stocks 

the destruction and depletion of their ballistic missile stocks 

the complete obliteration of the Iranian navy and air force 

the complete obliteration of the Iranian navy and air force 

the destruction of Iran’s air defense radars and short-range missiles  

the destruction of Iran’s air defense radars and short-range missiles  

the neutralization of Iranian proxies, such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis 

the neutralization of Iranian proxies, such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis 

As it stands, after two and a half weeks of Epic Fury attacks, the Iranian regime is fighting for survival, not victory. Still, while its total defeat is achievable now, it is not certain. The strategy and the next moves are all-important to assure success in ending the terror and death that ensued from the........

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