You’re right, from what I remember, Iran is a naturally beautiful country with varied climate, arid to tropical (UNlike Saudi Arabia, for instance). Shame though that it has been ruled by a bunch mongrels since 1979.
Not sure in the real value of destroying the country and its population, while its leadership responsible for the wreaking havoc will most definitely escape to elsewhere and do their bidding from outside Iran. In some circles it is a well known fact that they already have an exit plan from Iran. And, no there are not Saddam or the Nazis to stay behind, nor is Khamenei Hilter to kill himself. They value their own life above anything or anyone else.
I am completely surprised that Israel with renowned Mossad capabilities has not terminated some key leadership figures in Iran in 35 yrs! Doesn’t make much sense to me. Instead proposing to destroy nuke plants, etc... Going for the top leadership & their minions is going for the jugular.. And, UNlike that elusive mullah Omar or OBL, the Iranian leadership figures are very visible and accessible!
Btw, as a youngster I learned to ski in Iran!