Israel Seeks Iran Regime Change Despite Protester Slaughter Warning: Report

• Israel hopes for a popular revolt in Iran to overthrow the clerical regime, despite telling US diplomats that Iranian protesters would "get slaughtered."
• A US State Department cable reviewed by The Washington Post revealed Israel's assessment that Iran's regime is "not cracking" and will "fight to the end."
• Israeli officials noted that thousands were killed in January protests and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) still holds the "upper hand."
• Despite low chances, Israel is optimistic about a revolt and urged the US to prepare to support protesters, following calls for street protests by exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi.
• US-Israeli strikes have hit thousands of targets in Iran, including nuclear infrastructure and military stockpiles, killing key security officials like Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani.