U.S. Intelligence Says Iran Government Is Not At Risk Of Collapse, Say Sources

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Source: Huff Post/Reuters

Mar 11, 2026, 08:09 PM EDT


NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - U.S. intelligence indicates that Iran’s leadership is still largely intact and is not at risk of collapse any time soon after nearly two weeks of relentless U.S. and Israeli bombardment, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

A “multitude” of intelligence reports provide “consistent analysis that the regime is not in danger” of collapse and “retains control of the Iranian public,” said one of the sources, all of whom were granted anonymity to discuss U.S. intelligence findings.

The latest report was completed within the last few days, the source said.

With political pressure building over soaring oil costs, President Donald Trump has suggested he will end the biggest U.S. military operation since 2003 “soon.” But finding an acceptable end to the war could be difficult if Iran’s hardline leaders remain firmly entrenched.

Read more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/us-intelligence-iran-government_n_69b1fe11e4b0ab06e5f45a5b

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1. Putin thought he could take Ukraine in three days.

Didn't work out that way for him.
He was shocked and furious.

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2. Unconditional surrender was a huge mistake

That statement was phenomenally stupid. There is no reason for the Iranian regime to negotiate with that threat over its head.

There was intense debate on its use in World War II despite the horrifying evil of the Nazi regime, because the allies knew demanding unconditional surrender would cause components of the Nazi regime to fight to the death.

By coming across vindictive and arbitrary, the Trump administration has given the rest of the world no reason to trust it.

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3. Control of the public

Odd turn of phrase. Kinda nda chilling, actually. Does our government have “control of the public”? What does that mean or imply?