"MACCALLUM: The language has changed a little bit from the president, and that could mean that he doesn't want to talk about potential options that he is still considering, and he wants to hold those cards close to the vest, which I think is very understandable from the president in terms of, you know, maintaining the options that has. On the other hand, I'm hearing that people on the ground in Iran are despondent because they are very afraid that an Obama-like response is happening again. That there's all this momentum, and that there is a feeling that it is on the verge of collapse, the regime, and that maybe this moment is about to pass the Iranians by again. Do you feel that way? Are you afraid that that is what might happen again?"
"I don't think there's anything left to negotiate other than this time siding with the Iranian nation, with the Iranian people who clearly state that they no longer want this regime, they are rejectful of this regime, continued Pahlavi. They hate this regime and it's the people that unlike a regime that has chanted Death to America!' from its inception actually love America, want to be partners with America, and want to be an element that contributes to regional peace and stability, working together with our neighbors. A completely different picture that we currently have with this regime. This is what's at stake and I think this president understands this as well."
The current Iranian regime is widely rejected by segments of the Iranian population who seek partnership with the United States and regional stability. Calls are made to stop negotiating with the ruling clerical establishment and instead align U.S. policy with Iranian citizens striving for regime change. Concerns exist that a cautious or conciliatory U.S. response could squander a moment of momentum against the regime and leave protesters despondent. The alternative proposed is active U.S. support for the Iranian people’s aspirations, emphasizing shared interests in peace and cooperation with neighboring countries rather than engagement with the existing regime.
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