But, says BBC Persian, at the same time there appears to be a sense of relief - even celebration - among those who believe the regime's downfall can only come through military intervention. In one ...

They have struck military targets, the residences and offices of Iranian leaders, and sites associated with Iran’s domestic security apparatus and its nuclear program. Iran has retaliated by launching ...

US President Donald Trump has called for regime change in Iran and said "major combat operations" are under way.

Trump describes Khamenei as "one of the most evil people in history", reiterates his call for the Iranian people to "take back their country", and says the bombing of Iran will continue.