Intel Report: Strikes Won't Topple Iran Regime

0:00Hey, it's Cory with Global News Today, the world's biggest stories every day. A recent U.S. intelligence report warned that military strikes on Iran would not lead to regime change. Finished in February, just before the war started, the assessment from the National Intelligence Council said neither quick air strikes nor along. Campaign with top of the government, even if top leaders were killed. The report found no strong opposition group ready to step in. Instead, Iran's power structure would likely keep control, especially if Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died. This challenges claims from the Trump administration that they could wrap up goals fast in just weeks. In line with that prediction, Iran's clerics quickly picks Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, as the new Supreme Leader on Sunday. He's seen as even tougher than his father, showing the regime's determination to hold on. President Trump and his team have given mixed messages on the strikes that began February 28th. They say the goal is to slow Iran's nuclear program and stop missile threats, not force a new government, though Trump has hinted he'd like one.

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