As Operation Epic Fury progresses, the strategic goal of “unconditional surrender” increasingly signals a policy of total regime change. IntroductionIt is becoming increasingly clear that the goal of Operation Epic Fury is regime change. In pursuing regime change, the objective is to replace a hostile regime with a more cooperative one. Economic and Human Cost of “Unconditional Surrender”The term “unconditional surrender” implies total military victory, which carries a staggering price tag. While it appears that most Iranians favor regime change, a significant minority who back the current regime can still serve as an impediment and opposition to it.

Source: The Guardian March 26, 2026 09:24 UTC