U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to cut power across Tehran, an action that could dismantle the regime in a manner even its hardliners cannot prevent.
This move would undermine the foundational infrastructure of repression that the regime depends on for survival.
Cell towers, surveillance systems, and the ability to charge phones and drones at scale would cease functioning.
The regime would be left facing millions who oppose it without modern tools of control in darkness.
With critical power plants damaged for months, the regime would be isolated and severely weakened.
Trump’s threat has also triggered significant intelligence gains for both the United States and Israel.
Since the president issued his warning on Saturday, Iranian security services including the Basij and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have exhibited unusual communication patterns and movements.
This shift is described as “flushing” a game in quail hunting—a process that exposes targets to potential strikes.
These altered patterns have exposed significant portions of the IRGC to Israeli airstrikes.
Over the next several days, heightened Israeli air operations are expected against Iran’s security apparatus.
The outcome for Iran’s regime remains uncertain as its leadership faces growing pressure from internal dissent and external military action. A critical development is anticipated very soon.
