Trump Hints Regime Change After US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites

President Donald Trump has publicly suggested the possibility of regime change in Iran following the U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, despite administration officials emphasizing that regime change was not the official goal. Trump praised the success of the strikes, calling the damage to Iran's nuclear program 'monumental' and criticized Republican Congressman Thomas Massie for opposing the military action. While some administration figures like Mike Vance reiterated the focus on ending Iran's nuclear program without regime change, Trump’s comments and those of Senator Marco Rubio indicate a belief that regime change could result if Iran persists in its nuclear ambitions. German officials have called for a diplomatic resolution, urging Iran to enter negotiations with the U.S. and Israel after the strikes reportedly damaged significant parts of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. The situation remains tense, with concerns that further escalation or targeted actions, such as assassination plans hinted at by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, could destabilize the region even more. Trump’s rhetoric has stirred divisions within the Republican Party, balancing between supporters of the strikes and those wary of deeper military involvement.