The White House has officially clarified that the United States is not pursuing regime change in Iran, following controversial remarks made by President Donald Trump on Sunday that seemed to suggest otherwise.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed reporters on Monday, emphasizing that "The President's posture and our military posture has not changed," in an attempt to quell speculation about a potential shift in US foreign policy toward the Middle Eastern nation.
According to Leavitt, Trump's comments were rhetorical rather than indicative of new policy directions. "The president was simply raising a question that I think many people around the world are asking: If the Iranian regime refuses to give up its nuclear program or engage in talks," she explained.
"If they refuse to engage in diplomacy moving forward, why shouldn't the Iranian people rise up against this brutal terrorist regime?" Leavitt continued, framing the president's remarks as a hypothetical question rather than a call for uprising.
Regional Tensions and International Concerns
This clarification comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, with ongoing concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions and its role in regional conflicts. The statement appears aimed at preventing further escalation while maintaining the administration's firm stance on Iran's nuclear program.
The exchange marks the latest development in the complex relationship between the United States and Iran, which has seen periods of both diplomatic engagement and severe tension over recent decades.
International observers have noted that any suggestion of regime change could potentially complicate diplomatic efforts in the region and affect ongoing negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program.
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