Once a distant, mysterious land, the U.S. has become intensely embroiled in Middle Eastern politics. While simultaneously waging campaigns in both Afghanistan and Iraq, America has turned a wary eye to Iran and its alleged nuclear weapons. With the lives of potentially thousands of soldiers and citizens at stake in both countries, should the U.S. take direct military action against Iran?
University of Haifa
One has to bear in mind that the regime has, at its service, two important mass forces: The Revolutionary Guards and the Bassige. The latter is comprised of 2.5 million civil members. Can the opposition alone overcome these forces on its way to bringing down the regime? Again, this is highly unlikely.
The only option that is practical and recommended to follow is a combined option. It is a surprise military air-naval attack on most of the political and military sites, camps and political institutions and structures. The aim is killing most of Iran's political and military leaders and destroying its capabilities; while assisting the opposition politically and logistically to take over Iran's political establishment and institutions, before chaos comes.
I believe this is realistic option - with determination, commitment and good detailed planning. It has a much higher chance of being successful compared to any of the other options.
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