Now it is clear: the real reason the US is not crushing Iran | Amit Yagur
The US is holding back broad attacks on Iran not only out of fear of escalation, but to preserve the asset for the day after. Trump and Rubio want to replace the driver without crushing…
Assessment
The analysis argues that U.S. restraint on striking Iran is not solely about avoiding escalation, but about preserving Iran's infrastructure and regime structure for a post-conflict scenario. The metaphor of wanting to replace the driver without wrecking the car suggests a strategic preference for regime change over destruction. This frames U.S. policy as calculated preservation rather than simple caution. The next question is whether Iran's leadership will interpret this restraint as weakness or as an opportunity for negotiation.