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“A collapse appears unlikely for now.”

"The collapse of the Iranian government remains unlikely in the near term."

"Our core assumption is that the regime will survive as long as its leaders and security forces retain the ability and willingness to suppress domestic unrest."

It's "unclear if the demonstrations would unseat the leadership, pointing to the sheer depth and resilience of Iran's repressive apparatus."

"It's going to take a few different ingredients for the regime to fall," including "defections in the security services and cracks in the Islamic republic's political elite."

"What this heralds for the Islamic Republic in the near term is neither revolution nor collapse, but rather a slow-motion metastasis that is echoing across the political establishment, the economy, and society."

"Change now looks inevitable; regime collapse is possible but not guaranteed."

"If the regime does not fall this year, it may nonetheless enter a phase of irreversible weakening—one in which future shocks could prove far more difficult to absorb."

"The regime's chances of survival have reached a critical low, and its strategy of perseverance through coercion is being tested by a population that has largely lost faith in the state's ability to govern."

"The plain fact is that the Khamenei regime’s days are numbered."

Will the Current Iranian Government Collapse?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Monday that the U.S. military operation in Iran is focused on destroying Iranian offensive missiles, missile production facilities and the country's navy while ensuring Iran never obtains nuclear weapons.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Monday that the U.S. military operation in Iran is focused on destroying Iranian offensive missiles, missile production facilities and the country's navy while ensuring Iran never obtains nuclear weapons.

Four American service members have been killed in action since the operation began, with Hegseth explaining that one Iranian weapon broke through air defenses and struck a fortified tactical operation center in Kuwait.

Four American service members have been killed in action since the operation began, with Hegseth explaining that one Iranian weapon broke through air defenses and struck a fortified tactical operation center in Kuwait.

Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses during combat operations, with all six pilots ejecting safely and remaining in stable condition according to U.S. Central Command.

Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses during combat operations, with all six pilots ejecting safely and remaining in stable condition according to U.S. Central Command.

Hegseth declined to rule out deploying American ground forces in Iran, stating that while there are currently no boots on the ground, the administration would not publicly discuss what it will or will not do in pursuit of its objectives.

Hegseth declined to rule out deploying American ground forces in Iran, stating that while there are currently no boots on the ground, the administration would not publicly discuss what it will or will not do in pursuit of its objectives.

Gen. Dan Caine reported that President Trump gave the final authorization for Operation Epic Fury at 3:38 p.m. EST on Friday, February 27, with strikes commencing at 1:15 a.m. EST Saturday using over 100 aircraft launched from land and sea.

Gen. Dan Caine reported that President Trump gave the final authorization for Operation Epic Fury at 3:38 p.m. EST on Friday, February 27, with strikes commencing at 1:15 a.m. EST Saturday using over 100 aircraft launched from land and sea.

Hegseth insisted the operation differs from previous conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, stating it is not a nation-building exercise but rather a clear mission with defined objectives, though he refused to provide a specific timeline for completion.

Hegseth insisted the operation differs from previous conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, stating it is not a nation-building exercise but rather a clear mission with defined objectives, though he refused to provide a specific timeline for completion.

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