U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly stated that he does not support regime change in Iran, cautioning that such a move would plunge the country into chaos.
Speaking during an interview on Monday, Trump emphasized that while he remains critical of Iran’s leadership, forcibly removing the regime would be a mistake.
“I’m not in favor of regime change in Iran. That would lead to chaos—far worse than what we’re seeing now,” Trump said, adding that toppling governments often leads to unintended consequences, including regional instability and the rise of more extreme factions.
His remarks come amid growing tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, following a series of military strikes and retaliatory attacks in recent days. Some U.S. lawmakers and analysts have raised the possibility of regime change as a long-term strategic goal.
However, Trump warned against repeating past mistakes in the Middle East. “We’ve seen what happens when you try to impose political change from the outside. Just look at Iraq and Libya,” he said.
Trump’s comments signal a more cautious approach compared to some in Washington pushing for a more aggressive U.S. posture toward Tehran.
