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"Current and former U.S. officials say they see little sign, at least so far, of a mass popular uprising in Iran or of significant fissures within the government or security forces that will result in a new regime."

"There is an 11% chance that the Iranian government will lose power before 2027."

"There is an 8.9% chance that the Iranian regime will collapse and Reza Pahlavi will become head of state before January 1, 2027."

"There is an 19% chance that the Iranian regime will fall before 2027."

"Regime change is possible but unlikely."

"In any case, the Islamic Republic faces a significant challenge, and its long-term survival is not assured."

"Regime collapse or irreversible degradation is more likely than regime survival (65% likelihood)."

“The regime cannot continue that long.”

"If Trump sees it through, and I think he will, I think they're [going to] fall pretty soon, in two, three, four weeks."

"I think the regime will collapse before Iranian New Year (Nowruz), which is March 20th."

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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire a "legitimate target" on Thursday, citing the use of U.S. B-1 bombers launched from the base against Iranian territory after, the IRGC said, the U.S. depleted missile stocks aboard ships in the Indian Ocean.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire a "legitimate target" on Thursday, citing the use of U.S. B-1 bombers launched from the base against Iranian territory after, the IRGC said, the U.S. depleted missile stocks aboard ships in the Indian Ocean.

The IRGC statement was addressed to the "British monarchy" and warned the U.K. government not to add further weight to its record. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has continued his predecessor's policy of allowing the U.S. to use British bases for 'defensive' strikes.

The IRGC statement was addressed to the "British monarchy" and warned the U.K. government not to add further weight to its record. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has continued his predecessor's policy of allowing the U.S. to use British bases for 'defensive' strikes.

The U.K. government responded Thursday, saying its armed forces operate a layered air and missile defense system drawing on Royal Navy, British Army and RAF assets working alongside NATO allies. A government spokesperson said the U.K. "stands ready 24/7 to defend itself."

The U.K. government responded Thursday, saying its armed forces operate a layered air and missile defense system drawing on Royal Navy, British Army and RAF assets working alongside NATO allies. A government spokesperson said the U.K. "stands ready 24/7 to defend itself."

Flight-tracking websites recorded a B-1 bomber departing RAF Fairford on Tuesday night and heading toward Iranian airspace. The aircraft is reportedly capable of carrying two dozen 2,000-pound bombs.

Flight-tracking websites recorded a B-1 bomber departing RAF Fairford on Tuesday night and heading toward Iranian airspace. The aircraft is reportedly capable of carrying two dozen 2,000-pound bombs.

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The U.S. has conducted 12 consecutive nights of strikes against Iran, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warning the Pentagon faces "critical shortfalls" without emergency congressional funding. The cost of the conflict has reached at least $37.5 billion, Hegseth said.

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council the Middle East is "teetering on the edge of the unimaginable," as the U.K. temporarily withdrew diplomatic staff from Iran and Germany and announced it would pull two naval vessels from the Red Sea.

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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire a "legitimate target" on Thursday, citing the use of US B-1 bombers launched from the base against Iranian territory. The IRGC said the US had turned to the aircraft after depleting missile stocks aboard ships in the Indian Ocean.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire a "legitimate target" on Thursday, citing the use of US B-1 bombers launched from the base against Iranian territory. The IRGC said the US had turned to the aircraft after depleting missile stocks aboard ships in the Indian Ocean.

The IRGC statement, its 46th since the conflict resumed, was addressed to the "British monarchy" and warned the UK government not to add further weight to its record. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has continued his predecessor's policy of allowing the US to use British bases for what the government describes as defensive strikes.

The IRGC statement, its 46th since the conflict resumed, was addressed to the "British monarchy" and warned the UK government not to add further weight to its record. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has continued his predecessor's policy of allowing the US to use British bases for what the government describes as defensive strikes.

The UK government responded Thursday, saying its armed forces operate a layered air and missile defense system drawing on Royal Navy, British Army and RAF assets working alongside NATO allies. A government spokesperson said the UK "stands ready 24/7 to defend itself" from attacks at home or abroad.

The UK government responded Thursday, saying its armed forces operate a layered air and missile defense system drawing on Royal Navy, British Army and RAF assets working alongside NATO allies. A government spokesperson said the UK "stands ready 24/7 to defend itself" from attacks at home or abroad.

Flight-tracking websites recorded a B-1 bomber departing RAF Fairford on Tuesday night and heading toward Iranian airspace. The aircraft is capable of carrying two dozen 2,000-pound bombs, according to reports.

Flight-tracking websites recorded a B-1 bomber departing RAF Fairford on Tuesday night and heading toward Iranian airspace. The aircraft is capable of carrying two dozen 2,000-pound bombs, according to reports.

The US has conducted 12 consecutive nights of strikes against Iran, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warning the Pentagon faces "critical shortfalls" without emergency congressional funding. The cost of the conflict has reached at least $37.5 billion, Hegseth said.

The US has conducted 12 consecutive nights of strikes against Iran, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warning the Pentagon faces "critical shortfalls" without emergency congressional funding. The cost of the conflict has reached at least $37.5 billion, Hegseth said.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council the Middle East is "teetering on the edge of the unimaginable," as the UK temporarily withdrew diplomatic staff from Iran and Germany announced it would pull two naval vessels from the Red Sea. Oil prices rose above $100 a barrel for the first time since May amid the escalating conflict.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council the Middle East is "teetering on the edge of the unimaginable," as the UK temporarily withdrew diplomatic staff from Iran and Germany announced it would pull two naval vessels from the Red Sea. Oil prices rose above $100 a barrel for the first time since May amid the escalating conflict.

Allowing US bombers to fly strike missions from RAF Fairford is a defensible act of collective self-defense, protecting vital shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. The arrangement, backed by both the Starmer and Burnham governments, targets Iranian military infrastructure that has been used to attack commercial vessels. Pulling back now would reward Iranian aggression and abandon allies who depend on open sea lanes.

Allowing US bombers to fly strike missions from RAF Fairford is a defensible act of collective self-defense, protecting vital shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. The arrangement, backed by both the Starmer and Burnham governments, targets Iranian military infrastructure that has been used to attack commercial vessels. Pulling back now would reward Iranian aggression and abandon allies who depend on open sea lanes.

Letting the US launch B-1 bomber strikes from RAF Fairford has made British soil a direct target, with Iran's IRGC explicitly naming the base as legitimate for retaliation. UK air base security is already dangerously lax, and Iran has a documented record of plotting attacks on British soil. Recommitting to this arrangement drags the UK deeper into a war that has already cost American lives and pushed oil past $100 a barrel.

Letting the US launch B-1 bomber strikes from RAF Fairford has made British soil a direct target, with Iran's IRGC explicitly naming the base as legitimate for retaliation. UK air base security is already dangerously lax, and Iran has a documented record of plotting attacks on British soil. Recommitting to this arrangement drags the UK deeper into a war that has already cost American lives and pushed oil past $100 a barrel.

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There is a 9% chance that the United States will conduct a ground invasion of Iran before 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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Allowing U.S. bombers to fly strike missions from RAF Fairford is a justified act of collective self-defense, protecting vital shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. The arrangement, backed by both the Starmer and Burnham governments, targets Iranian military infrastructure that has been used to attack commercial vessels. Pulling back now would reward Iranian aggression and abandon allies who depend on open sea lanes.

Allowing U.S. bombers to fly strike missions from RAF Fairford is a justified act of collective self-defense, protecting vital shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. The arrangement, backed by both the Starmer and Burnham governments, targets Iranian military infrastructure that has been used to attack commercial vessels. Pulling back now would reward Iranian aggression and abandon allies who depend on open sea lanes.

Letting the U.S. launch B-1 bomber strikes from RAF Fairford has made British soil a direct target, with Iran's IRGC explicitly naming the base as legitimate for retaliation. U.K. air base security is already dangerously lax, and Iran has a documented record of plotting attacks on British soil. Recommitting to this arrangement drags the U.K. deeper into a war that has already cost American lives and pushed oil past $100 a barrel to the cost of American consumers.

Letting the U.S. launch B-1 bomber strikes from RAF Fairford has made British soil a direct target, with Iran's IRGC explicitly naming the base as legitimate for retaliation. U.K. air base security is already dangerously lax, and Iran has a documented record of plotting attacks on British soil. Recommitting to this arrangement drags the U.K. deeper into a war that has already cost American lives and pushed oil past $100 a barrel to the cost of American consumers.

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