Iran Faces Internal Pressure Amid US, Israel Nuclear Strikes

Recent attacks by the U.S. Air Force on Iranian nuclear sites have escalated tensions, with President Donald Trump suggesting the possibility of regime change in Iran if the current government fails to improve the country. However, multiple voices, including former Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, Taoiseach Micheál Martin, and retired U.S. Army Col. Jack Jacobs, emphasize that any regime change must originate from within Iran itself, driven by the Iranian people rather than foreign powers. Trump’s administration has offered mixed signals, with some officials insisting the strikes targeted Iran's nuclear program and were not intended to provoke regime change, while Trump’s own statements imply openness to it. Critics warn that foreign-led regime change efforts risk deepening conflict and repeating mistakes seen in Iraq, Libya, and Syria, urging diplomacy and de-escalation instead. The Iranian regime is widely condemned for domestic oppression, but the consensus remains that internal revolution, possibly supported covertly by friendly nations, is the appropriate path forward. This delicate balance underscores the complexity of the conflict and the high stakes involved in any direct intervention.