Kamyar Behrang, a member of Iran International’s editorial board, says that by referring to recent statements by US officials about the possibility of the Islamic Republic’s downfall, the set of recent developments should be viewed together. He points to the escalation of sanctions, economic pressure, and their timing alongside US military pressure, and believes Washington is changing its approach toward the Islamic Republic.

According to him, this approach does not necessarily mean a direct decision to overthrow the Islamic Republic, but it could provide the necessary conditions for a change of government in Iran.