Recent polling by a polling center in Iran commissioned by the presidency reveals that public discontent with the country's situation has reached approximately 92%. In this context, The Economist published an analysis suggesting a potential renewed attack by Israel on the Islamic Republic, speculating that the next war might aim for the regime's overthrow.

The British publication notes that Israel has dismantled Iran's network of proxy forces in the region, leading to the destruction of Tehran's regional empire. It mentions that the Bashar Assad regime in Syria has collapsed and that, with U.S. support, Israel has broken the taboo of direct attacks on Iran, although Iran's influence remains intact.

The Economist argues that the Islamic Republic could avoid further conflict by reaching an agreement with the U.S., but Ali Khamenei is reluctant to make concessions desired by Donald Trump. With Iran's nuclear program severely damaged after a twelve-day war in June, Tehran is unwilling to abandon it completely.

The magazine predicts that if a new war occurs, "Israel will likely seek to topple the Iranian government." If Tehran perceives that Israel's goal is regime change, it might retaliate against its Gulf neighbors, forcing Trump to choose between restraining Israel and risking the stability of U.S. Arab allies.