Topic: Venezuela Model

The U.S. and Israel maintain different long-term goals for Iran, with Washington focusing on denuclearization while Israel seeks total regime change. The "Venezuela model" of limited bombing and internal negotiation is contrasted with the Israeli desire to install a liberal democratic government led by figures like the Shah. Skepticism remains regarding whether killing the Ayatollah would lead to a more compliant Iranian government or simply empower more radical hardliners.