The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 628 - For Iranian regime, does survival equal victory?
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Jun 25, 2025 
Haviv Rettig Gur, a senior analyst at The Times of Israel, offers keen insights into the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. He discusses the devastating impact of Iranian missile strikes, which have resulted in significant civilian casualties and displacement. Gur analyzes whether Israel has achieved its military objectives, questioning the narrative of victory following a recent US-brokered ceasefire. The conversation also touches on the paradox of Iran's wealth against its citizens' oppression and why the Iranian populace hasn't risen against their regime.
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Israeli Resilience and Defense Success
- Israelis felt profound relief and safety as the IDF neutralized a long-feared war with Iran more effectively than expected.
- The unprecedented success of Israel's missile defense and bomb shelters kept casualties far lower than anticipated.
Netanyahu's Political Narrative
- Netanyahu is shaping the war narrative for political advantage as he likely plans early elections.
- His public appearances at damaged sites are carefully staged to boost his campaign image.
Israel's Strategic War Goals
- Israel focused on diminishing Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs rather than regime change.
- The destruction of missile production capacity and arsenal greatly reduced Iran's threat to Israel.