I am doubtful of the article as well or that Obama is that interested in helping Israel. But regardless the collection of rebels that can’t even win against Assad don’t have a chance in hell of overthrowing an Iranian regime.
Did not mean to imply that a new Syrian regime would try to overthrow the current Iranian theocracy. However the new Syrian regime would force the Iranians to leave Syria and would prevent them from positioning missiles in Syria. That would be a huge strategic shift. Those Iranian missile batteries in Syria are currently preventing Israel from attacking Iran with impunity. IMHO that is a prime goal of Kerry’s “limited strike” If it were successful it would help Kerry secure the Democratic nomination in 2016.