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ABC News | Who is Trump Really Fighting in Iran?

There’s a persistent fantasy in Washington that regimes are like lightbulbs: smash the fixture, screw in a new one, problem solved.

The reality in Iran is closer to a tangled electrical grid that’s been growing since 1979.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps isn’t just a military unit; it’s a sprawling ecosystem. It runs companies, shapes politics, and embeds itself deep in the economic and social life of the country.

Which is why the idea that Trump could simply bomb the leadership and “decapitate” the regime misunderstands what the system actually is. It isn’t a pyramid with a single point at the top - take out one commander and another steps forward.

Because for nearly half a century, the Islamic Republic has been preparing its successors. So what’s Trump’s plan for long-term stability?

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