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What Is the Aftermath of the US-Israel Military Campaign in Iran?

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Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East
Michael Doran
U.S. Sailors prepare to stage ordnance on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)
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US sailors prepare to stage ordnance on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2026. (US Navy)

Michael Doran appears on Potomac Watch to discuss the United States–Israel strikes on Iran, which he describes as militarily successful. But the aftermath is far from certain as President Donald Trump aims for “regime transformation” rather than a revolution.