Netanyahu promises Iran regime change: Can Israel topple Tehran government?

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that overthrowing Iran’s government remains Israel’s “primary objective”, as he faces declining support in the polls before national elections next week.His remarks came after conversations with United States President Donald Trump on Sunday and a visit to Israel by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. But Netanyahu offered no indication that Washington had agreed to join another offensive against Iran, let alone a campaign to bring down Iran’s leadership.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Trump praises man who punched protester at rally in South Carolinalist 2 of 4Southeast Asia’s toxic haze spurs calls for legal action against polluterslist 3 of 4France reports first human Shamonda virus case, says no health risklist 4 of 4What is the Turkiye-Libya maritime deal, and why is the EU opposing it?end of listWhile Israel has the firepower to inflict serious damage on Iran, analysts told Al Jazeera, it lacks a clear strategy for translating military gains into the overthrow of Iran’s government. Air strikes alone are unlikely to achieve that objective, while a ground invasion would demand a far greater military commitment, they sai...