GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution “That’s Not Gonna Happen:” Israel Aims to Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Program | GoodFellows | Hoover Institution
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Jun 16, 2025 Tensions escalate as Israel launches attacks to dismantle Iran's nuclear program, prompting Iran to retaliate. Experts debate the feasibility of Israel achieving its goals without U.S. involvement and the potential for wider regional conflict. They explore the complexities of regime change in Iran and its implications for international stability. Additionally, reflections on the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army highlight lessons from history that resonate in the current geopolitical climate.
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Israel's Existential Threat
- Israel must prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and a ballistic missile arsenal that threatens its existence.
- The Iranian regime's plan for nuclear destruction of Israel is unacceptable and must be stopped.
Complex Israeli Air Campaign
- Israeli airstrikes have set back Iran's nuclear program and killed key IRGC leaders.
- Destroying deeply buried nuclear sites is critical but requires sophisticated intelligence and possibly extended operations.
Israel's Plan B: Regime Change
- Israel's control over Iranian airspace allows it to bomb targets at will, but a bunker-busting US bomber strike is unlikely.
- Israel may pursue regime change in Iran if US direct intervention does not materialize.
