It remains to be seen, however, if the operation will lead to a satisfactory regime change. AdvertisementAlso Read | US and Israel’s strikes on Iran risk a global firestormThe US has explicitly identified regime change as its political objective. US military operations related to regime change in Afghanistan began on October 7, 2001 and concluded on August 30, 2021. However, the conditions required for a satisfactory regime change are not in place. Recent history has demonstrated that air strikes alone rarely achieve regime change.

Source: Indian Express March 01, 2026 07:15 UTC