“Instability in Iran is driven by inflation and tension among ethnic minorities.
This, Dagan said, presents unique opportunities, and Israelis and Americans might see a change in Iran in their lifetimes,” the cable read.
According to the cable, Dagan referred to supporting student democracy movements, and ethnic groups such as the Azeris, Kurds and Baluchs, who oppose the ruling regime.
“He [Dagan] said he was sure that Israel and the US could ‘change the ruling regime in Iran, and its attitude towards backing terror regimes.’ He added, ‘We could also get them to delay their nuclear project.
