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Iran Regime Intact Amid U.S. Strikes, Experts Warn

3/18/2026

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Democratic Rep. John Garamendi said the Iranian regime remains intact after U.S. strikes.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said the regime is "intact, but degraded" after the U.S.-Israel war.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's pledge of "no quarter, no mercy" drew criticism from legal experts.
Iran's Foreign Minister condemned the pledge as a violation of international law.
The Trump administration insists its actions are legally justified.

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Democratic Rep. John Garamendi said the Iranian regime remains intact after U.S. strikes.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said the regime is "intact, but degraded" after the U.S.-Israel war.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's pledge of "no quarter, no mercy" drew criticism from legal experts.
Iran's Foreign Minister condemned the pledge as a violation of international law.
The Trump administration insists its actions are legally justified.