Dr. Alam Saleh, an Iran and Middle Eastern studies professor at the Australian National University, stated in an interview that Iranian resistance against American and Israeli attacks is a victory in its own right. He contended that military strikes are insufficient to bring down governments or change regimes, drawing from historical examples such as the situation in Afghanistan and the Taliban. Saleh emphasized that external attacks tend to unify the Iranian populace rather than weaken the regime.

He pointed out that any internal protests, regardless of their legitimacy, are politically exploited to justify external intervention, claiming that both the US and Israel support opposition forces aiming to destabilize the Iranian government. This external influence not only is seen as a violation of international law but also threatens the internal cohesion within Iran. Saleh warned that attempts to change the regime from the outside would evoke a unified response from the Iranian people, similar to the solidarity exhibited during recent conflicts, which counteracts foreign aggression.

Moreover, Saleh noted that statements from leaders like Netanyahu and Trump reveal that the current campaign is not primarily focused on the nuclear issue but rather an attempt to destabilize the Iranian regime. Such assessments reflect broader geopolitical tensions and the complex relationship between Iran and Western powers.