US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites as Trump Floats Regime Change

In June 2025, President Donald Trump publicly floated the possibility of regime change in Iran following coordinated US military strikes on key Iranian nuclear sites, including the Fordo facility. Despite Trump's remarks on his social media platform advocating for change if the current regime fails to "MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN," top US officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, emphasized that the US was not seeking war with Iran or aiming for regime change, but rather targeting Iran's nuclear program. Prior to the strikes, Iran reportedly issued a direct threat to Trump, warning of sleeper cell terrorist attacks inside the US if targeted. The strikes prompted Iranian leaders to vow retaliation and reject diplomacy until their response was carried out, while the US Department of Homeland Security issued warnings of possible cyber attacks and increased threats to homeland security. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed confidence in achieving Israel's military objectives against Iran, while Western allies called for renewed diplomatic engagement with Tehran. The situation remains highly volatile as the international community watches for Iran's next actions.