Western media reports claim President Trump aims to ‘decapitate’ Iran’s regime while encouraging protesters to seize power.
Trump’s Goals for Iran
Western media, citing sources in the White House, write that President Donald Trump’s goal is to “decapitate the regime.” The United States President has been encouraging Iranian protesters since late 2025 to seize power.
Military Destruction Plans
Trump stated his intention to destroy Iran’s navy, missile program, and nuclear program. Previously, during last year’s war with Iran, Trump supporters maintained that Tehran would not be able to build a nuclear weapon.
Questions and Concerns
It remains an open question whether even opposition-minded Iranians will support aggressors in the face of American, especially Israeli, airstrikes. It also does not appear that Washington has a ready plan for political engagement in Iran.
Republican Nostalgia
The Republicans’ bet on the Pahlavi dynasty, which was overthrown half a century ago, strikes as naive.
