The only way to end Iran is to nuke it. The powers that be will not allow it. They need Iran to blame so they can keep crying that they need more of our money to defend us from Iran.
It is textbook thinking that all the Kings, Queens and dictators have labeled someone as an enemy of the people to gain power. “You need us to defend against (fill in blank)
The theory is that with sufficient support, the people of Iran will overthrow their hated Mullah tormenters. The attack on the nuclear sites may be just provocation that will energize the masses to action. This almost occurred in BHO’s term, but he supported the regime.
The Mullahs are hated by the great majority of the populace. Their hold on power is tenuous at best.