- US intelligence suggests Iran's regime is likely to remain in power, despite over two weeks of US-Israeli attacks that have killed at least 2,000 people.
- Despite the deaths of top Iranian military and intelligence leaders, including the Supreme Leader, and widespread damage to military installations, officials believe the regime retains control.
- Intelligence reports contradict public vows from Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu to achieve regime change, stating the Iranian regime is not in danger of collapse.
- A Connecticut senator, Chris Murphy, indicated that White House briefings confirm the administration's war goals do not include destroying Iran's nuclear programme or forcing regime change.
- The conflict has extended to Gulf states, with a drone hitting an oil facility in Fujairah, and Trump was reportedly warned that attacking Iran could trigger strikes against US Gulf allies.
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