Diverging Messages from the U.S. Administration
hinted at potential regime change in if its leaders fail to "MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN," contrasting with earlier statements from Vice President and Defense Secretary , who emphasized the mission in Iran was not about regime change.
This suggestion follows U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, with Trump urging Iran not to retaliate and to return to negotiations, while other officials stressed a focus on ending Iran's nuclear program without seeking to topple its government.
International Reactions and Developments
Iran, accusing the U.S. of destroying diplomacy, vowed a decisive response, while the U.S. expressed a desire to restart diplomatic talks, amidst warnings from the (IAEA) about the risks of undermining global nuclear nonproliferation.
The U.S. strikes, involving B-2 stealth bombers and precision-guided missiles, targeted key Iranian nuclear facilities, aiming to severely damage Iran's nuclear capabilities, while the international community watches closely for further developments.