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Israel Targets Iran's Military Threat Amid Anti-Regime Protests

3/21/2026

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Mossad head David Barnea met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before US-Israeli attack on Iran, suggesting the regime could be toppled.
However, both leaders emphasized the operation targets Iran's military threat rather than regime change.
U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stated the Iranian regime remains intact but weakened.
Netanyahu outlined the war's goals, ending nuclear threats and enabling Iranian freedom.
Reports indicate significant casualties in Iran's anti-regime protests.

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Mossad head David Barnea met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before US-Israeli attack on Iran, suggesting the regime could be toppled.
However, both leaders emphasized the operation targets Iran's military threat rather than regime change.
U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stated the Iranian regime remains intact but weakened.
Netanyahu outlined the war's goals, ending nuclear threats and enabling Iranian freedom.
Reports indicate significant casualties in Iran's anti-regime protests.