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US threatens Iran with regime change
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump is prepared to take military action against Iran if diplomatic efforts to renew talks on Tehran’s nuclear program fail, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated.
Speaking on Thursday with radio host Hugh Hewitt, Rubio emphasized that while the US prefers a diplomatic resolution, Trump will not hesitate to act if Iran continues advancing its nuclear capabilities.
“If you asked [Trump], he would tell you he would much prefer to work this out diplomatically,” Rubio said. “But if he has to take action to prevent Iran from possessing a nuclear capability, he will. We have the ability to do that and to go further—perhaps even threaten the regime.”
Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has pushed Iran to resume negotiations, reportedly giving Tehran a two-month deadline to reach a new deal. During his first term, Trump withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and reimposed sanctions, escalating tensions.
Earlier this month, Trump confirmed sending a letter to Iran’s leadership through UAE President Mohammed Bin Zayed, urging a new round of talks. However, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the proposal, accusing Washington of trying to impose its will rather than seek a fair resolution.
Khamenei has rejected any US accusations that Iran failed to uphold the 2015 nuclear agreement, arguing that Washington’s withdrawal from the deal undermined its legitimacy. Tehran continues to insist that its nuclear program is entirely peaceful and denies any ambition to develop nuclear weapons.
However, Western concerns over Iran’s nuclear progress are mounting. In December 2024, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi claimed that Iran was dramatically increasing uranium enrichment, calling the development “very concerning.”
With time running out for diplomatic talks, tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to rise, raising fears of a potential US military intervention.
Speaking on Thursday with radio host Hugh Hewitt, Rubio emphasized that while the US prefers a diplomatic resolution, Trump will not hesitate to act if Iran continues advancing its nuclear capabilities.
“If you asked [Trump], he would tell you he would much prefer to work this out diplomatically,” Rubio said. “But if he has to take action to prevent Iran from possessing a nuclear capability, he will. We have the ability to do that and to go further—perhaps even threaten the regime.”
Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has pushed Iran to resume negotiations, reportedly giving Tehran a two-month deadline to reach a new deal. During his first term, Trump withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and reimposed sanctions, escalating tensions.
Earlier this month, Trump confirmed sending a letter to Iran’s leadership through UAE President Mohammed Bin Zayed, urging a new round of talks. However, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the proposal, accusing Washington of trying to impose its will rather than seek a fair resolution.
Khamenei has rejected any US accusations that Iran failed to uphold the 2015 nuclear agreement, arguing that Washington’s withdrawal from the deal undermined its legitimacy. Tehran continues to insist that its nuclear program is entirely peaceful and denies any ambition to develop nuclear weapons.
However, Western concerns over Iran’s nuclear progress are mounting. In December 2024, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi claimed that Iran was dramatically increasing uranium enrichment, calling the development “very concerning.”
With time running out for diplomatic talks, tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to rise, raising fears of a potential US military intervention.
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