Trump hints at ‘regime change’ in Iran after US strikes – Washington Examiner
In a recent statement, president Donald Trump suggested the possibility of “regime change” in Iran after what he described as “very successful” U.S. strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. In a post on Truth Social, Trump addressed the current Iranian leadership, asserting that if they are unable to “Make Iran Great Again,” a regime change could be warranted. This comment came after the Pentagon confirmed that the airstrikes, which hit key sites including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, were aimed at dismantling Iran’s nuclear ambitions. While Trump hinted at a shift in Iran’s governance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and othre officials clarified that the main goal remains to neutralize threats posed by the nuclear program rather than pursue regime change. Vice President JD Vance echoed this sentiment, emphasizing a desire to prevent escalation and focus on diplomatic solutions post-strikes.
Trump hints at ‘regime change’ in Iran after US strikes
President Donald Trump floated the idea of “regime change” on Sunday, following “very successful” U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites.
Trump made his last comments on the war in a post on Truth Social that included his signature “MAGA” slogan in the context of Iran.
“It’s not politically correct to use the term, ‘Regime Change,’ but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!” the president said.
The president’s hinting at a possible “regime change” in Iran follows the Pentagon insisting on Sunday morning that the strikes — which targeted the Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan nuclear sites — were solely focused on eliminating the Iranian nuclear program.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated that Trump specifically “authorized a precision operation to neutralize the threats to our national interest posed by the Iranian nuclear program.”
Other U.S. officials echoed that statement on Sunday show appearances, including Vice President JD Vance.
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Vance said on NBC News’s Meet the Press that “regime change” is not on the table.
“Our view has been very clear that we don’t want a regime change. We do not want to protract this or build this out any more than it’s already been built out,” Vance said. “We want to end their nuclear program, and then we want to talk to the Iranians about a long-term settlement here.”
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