President warns Tehran to accept nuclear deal or face overwhelming American military power.
US President Donald Trump said Friday that regime change in Iran “could be the best thing that could happen,” escalating rhetoric as Washington intensifies pressure on Tehran.
Speaking to reporters after returning from Fort Bragg, Trump insisted Iran could avoid confrontation by agreeing to what he called “the right deal.” He accused Tehran of years of empty promises, adding that while Iranian officials “want to talk,” meaningful action has yet to follow.
When asked directly about regime change, Trump responded that after decades of hostility and conflict, such an outcome might ultimately prove beneficial. At the same time, he emphasized that diplomacy remains preferable — if Iran complies.
The remarks came as the US ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Middle East, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln already stationed in the region. Trump described the deployment as positioning “a very big force” in case negotiations collapse.
“If we don’t make a deal, we’ll need it,” he said, warning it would be “a very bad day for Iran” should talks fail.
Trump also commented on Israeli politics, expressing confidence that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would ultimately receive a pardon from Isaac Herzog, though Herzog’s office clarified that no decision has yet been made.
