U.S. Intelligence Assesses Iran Regime Consolidating Power Under IRGC Despite Airstrikes

U.S. intelligence assessments conclude that after nearly three weeks of sustained strikes, Iran's regime is weakened but hardening, with the IRGC assuming greater domestic control. New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei -- elected March 8 after his father's death -- is surrounded by hardline IRGC commanders, all but guaranteeing a more confrontational posture. The assessment contradicts administration rhetoric about degrading the regime's ability to function.