During an interview on LRT television's program "Savaitė," political scientist Ž. Švedkauskas highlighted that the recent round of US-Iran negotiations concluded without significant progress, leading to an extension of talks for the following week. The stated objectives of the US and Israel's military actions were to incapacitate Iran's regime unexpectedly, with an immediate aim of regime change through airstrikes that would create chaos, eliminate key leaders, and apply pressure in hopes of causing the regime to collapse on its own.

However, despite initial expectations, including calls from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Iranians to take to the streets and seize institutions, the anticipated rapid results did not materialize. Two days after the military operations, the Iranian regime remained intact, demonstrating its continued ability to communicate and manage crises while engaging with neighboring countries. The political expert noted that while the immediate danger posed by the military actions did not lead to regime change, Iran continues to escalate tensions in the region by attacking American military bases and Israel.

This situation raises important questions about the effectiveness of military strategies employed by foreign powers in Iran and underscores the complexity of the regime's resilience. The failure to achieve the quick results suggested by US and Israeli officials reflects a broader trend in international relations where military intervention often falls short of intended goals, necessitating a re-evaluation of strategies aimed at influencing regime behavior and stability in the region.