I’m a Brit, married to an Iranian who still has a large family in Iran. I’ve got to witness first hand quite the opposite to what you describe, at least with the British mainstream media. With the exception of one religious aunt who is married to a military man, OP’s comment reflects the feeling of all the Iranian family and friends we know. And FWIW, I can point to Iran on a map, and I am not Mossad.

Nice to meet you! Funny enough, I am married in an Iranian woman, and that is how I learned about Iranian history and the beautiful people of Iran.

Hacker News is unfortunately very out of touch with actual Iranian people who are largely cheering this on.

How can this end with anything other than anarchy, civil war, or strengthening of power for the current regime?

I don't claim to have the answers, and don't necessarily disagree with you. But that's how the Iranians I know insider Iran feel. That there was pain ahead of them with or without intervention.

I'm afraid the IRCG won't be able to pay your next paycheck...

And Mossad yours.

Iran is on the other side of the Persian Gulf from Dubai, where Iranian tourists flock to buy Disney, Apple and other embargoed products without restrictions.

Next question.