Israeli officials are unsure if Iran's government will fall soon. There is a lot of military pressure. However, people in Iran have not started a big protest. This makes things difficult for the United States and its friends. The war is now 13 days old. It has caused many deaths and damage. Many people have left their homes. There is no clear end to the fighting.
The U.S. and Israeli forces have bombed Iran. It is reported that Iran's leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died. Some military leaders also died. However, this has not caused the protests some expected. Iran's government seems to be getting stronger. They have warned people against any opposition. Minority groups, who have faced problems before, are now scared. Their hopes for freedom are overshadowed by fear.
Economic sanctions from the U.S. have also hurt Iran's economy. These sanctions have caused hardship. However, they have not caused large protests that could end the government. Past protests were stopped with force. This has made people very careful.
Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, spoke about the goals. He said the military actions want to help Iranians take control of their future. He suggested that minority groups could help. He also said the main goal is to help Iranians "cast off the yoke of tyranny." However, he clearly stated that Iranians themselves must make the big changes.
There is no clear statement from Israel and the U.S. about their war aims. They have not said when the fighting will end. This lack of information causes worry. The conflict is not just in Iran. Iran and its allies are attacking Israel and other countries. Israel has attacked back. These attacks have hit Tehran and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The war has already caused many deaths and damage. Thousands of people have lost their homes. The future of this war is very unclear.