US President Donald Trump indicated a potential endorsement for regime change in Iran, counter to his administration's claims of seeking a negotiated settlement after airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. His remarks criticized the Iranian regime's effectiveness and reflected a desire for significant change. Meanwhile, his administration's officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasized that the military actions aimed at Iran's nuclear capabilities, not regime change, underscoring the conflicting narratives within the US government as they navigate foreign policy towards Iran.
Trump's comments reflect a tension between advocating for regime change and his administration's official position promoting a negotiated settlement with Iran's government.
The airstrikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities were characterized by officials as necessary for disarming, not aimed at regime change, highlighting ongoing internal contradictions.
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