Possible scenarios for Iran once war with US, Israel ends
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Key Points:
- The US and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, prompting unexpected cheers from some Iranians who hope civilian casualties might lead to the overthrow of the current theocratic regime.
- President Trump suggested regime change in Iran, drawing parallels to the US operation in Venezuela where leadership was replaced while maintaining the political system, though it remains unclear if the US prefers full regime change or a pragmatic leadership shift.
- Experts foresee multiple possible outcomes for Iran's leadership post-conflict, including a pragmatic successor seeking de-escalation, a hardline leader intensifying repression, or fragmentation within Iran’s military forces potentially leading to civil war.
- Opposition figures like Reza Pahlavi have gained attention amid protests, but Iran's diverse ethnic groups and fragmented political
