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Israeli Military Expert Assesses Limited Prospects for Regime Collapse in Iran and Hamas

Jun 24, 2026 12:03 PM CT Israel Israel,Hamas,Iran,Strategic Assessment,Regime Stability

Summary

Retired Israeli military expert Dr. Col. Michael Milstein stated that the anticipated collapse of the Iranian regime or Hamas has not materialized, suggesting a shift in strategic expectations regarding the conflict's outcome. This assessment highlights the resilience of adversarial structures despite ongoing military pressure, indicating a potential protraction of the conflict rather than a decisive near-term resolution.

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"Although we desperately wanted to see the collapse of a regime or the collapse of Hamas in Gaza, it did not really happen," said Dr. Col. (res.) Michael Milstein to 103FM.

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Provided expert analysis via Dr. Col. (res.) Michael Milstein indicating that military objectives of regime collapse for Iran and Hamas have not been achieved.

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