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Israel Aims to Topple Iran Amid Escalating Conflict

12/5/2025

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An unnamed senior Israeli official said Israel aims to topple the Iranian regime by the end of U.S. President Donald Trump's term.
Iran is strengthening its missile capabilities.
Israel conducted extensive strikes during a June war.
Iran retaliated with over 500 ballistic missiles and 1,100 drones, causing 32 deaths, over 3,000 injuries, and displacement for more than 13,000 Israelis.
Experts say another confrontation is likely.

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An unnamed senior Israeli official said Israel aims to topple the Iranian regime by the end of U.S. President Donald Trump's term.
Iran is strengthening its missile capabilities.
Israel conducted extensive strikes during a June war.
Iran retaliated with over 500 ballistic missiles and 1,100 drones, causing 32 deaths, over 3,000 injuries, and displacement for more than 13,000 Israelis.
Experts say another confrontation is likely.