US-Israel Attacks Iran LIVE UpdatesAsked whether Iran is now fighting an existential war for survival, Nasr said the threat extends beyond the ruling regime to the country itself. "One may think that sounds like an exaggeration, but Iranians are worried about a scenario like Syria. "So, Israel and the United States (will) have to do a lot more bombing before you actually break the state. AdvertisementAccording to Nasr, the current campaign appears to target not only Iran’s nuclear or missile capabilities but broader state infrastructure. The professor said the war has revived deep historical anxieties inside Iran about foreign intervention and national disintegration.

Source: Libya Today March 08, 2026 10:51 UTC