Israel is rapidly killing Iran's top leaders. Experts warn the strategy could backfire
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Key Points:
- Experts note that targeted killings often have limited long-term impact, as Iran's complex government and military structures have withstood multiple U.S. and Israeli strikes without collapsing.
- Historical examples, such as Hezbollah and Hamas, show that militant groups often survive the loss of leaders and may even grow stronger or continue attacks, fueled by longstanding grievances.
- While Israel aims to weaken Iran's regime through assassinations, no significant uprising has emerged, and such actions risk radicalizing successors or causing instability without guaranteed regime change.
- Targeted killings can disrupt leadership and degrade decision-making but are not a standalone solution; experts emphasize the need for coherent political strategies to achieve lasting effects.
- Past interventions that removed authoritarian leaders, like in Libya and Iraq, often led to
