President Donald Trump sent shockwaves through the foreign policy establishment Friday when he openly suggested that regime change in Iran might be the optimal solution to decades of failed diplomacy — and backed up his words with overwhelming American military might.
Speaking to reporters during a visit to a military base where he met with U.S. service members, the Commander-in-Chief didn't mince words when asked directly if he wants regime change in Tehran.
"Seems like that would be the best thing that could happen," Trump declared. "For 47 years, they've been talking and talking and talking. In the meantime, we've lost a lot of lives while they talk. Legs blown off, arms blown off, faces blown off."
For nearly half a century, American presidents from both parties have tried the diplomatic route with the Islamic Republic. What did we get? American soldiers maimed and killed by Iranian-backed militias. A regime racing toward nuclear weapons. And the disastrous Obama-Biden nuclear "deal" that shipped pallets of cash to the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism.
President Trump is clearly done playing that game.
"Tremendous power has arrived, and additional power, as you know, and other carriers going out shortly," Trump announced, confirming massive naval deployments to the region. "So we'll see it now, if we could get it settled for once."
When pressed on who should replace the current Iranian regime, Trump played it close to the vest: "I don't want to talk about that. There are people." Translation? The administration has plans, and they're not showing their hand to the enemy.
On the critical question of Iran's nuclear ambitions, President Trump drew a clear red line that stands in stark contrast to the weak-kneed approach of his predecessor.
Asked if he would accept anything less than zero enrichment, Trump's response was characteristically direct: "We don't want enrichment."
No hedging. No "strategic patience." No billion-dollar bribes. Just clear American resolve.
Source: Next News Network
