An Unlearned Lesson: The Sorry Record of Regime Change Operations in the Middle East
On Feb. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump announced the commencement of Operation Epic Fury, a joint U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran. Among the mission’s goals was the overthrow of the Islamic Republic. “When we are finished,” Trump told the Iranian people, “take over your government. It will be yours to take.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed Trump’s message, saying: “Our joint action will create the conditions for the brave Iranian people to take their destiny into
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Published: 13 July 2026
Source: War on the Rocks
Category: News
Topics: Military & security
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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