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US strike, if it happens, would seek to topple Iran’s government, analyst says

Jan 11, 2026, 10:08 GMT+0

International relations researcher Hossein Aghaei said any possible US strike on Iran would likely be designed from the outset with the aim of toppling the Islamic Republic.

He said Iran would be likely to retaliate if attacked, and that this risk would shape how Washington would plan any military action.

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