Trump is apparently considering first striking – then overthrowing the leadership

News blog about the situation in Iran

Trump is probably considering military action – then overthrowing the regime

Donald Trump is considering military options. The mullahs’ regime still sees a chance for a diplomatic solution. All developments in the news blog.

According to a report in the New York Times, US President Donald Trump made it clear in the White House on Wednesday that if the nuclear negotiations with Iran failed, he would not only consider targeted military strikes, but later also a large-scale attack to overthrow the leadership in Tehran.

New talks between negotiators from both countries are scheduled for Thursday in Geneva – according to observers, this may be the last chance to prevent a military escalation. However, Trump has already had options examined internally if Iran is not prepared to completely abandon its nuclear program. Advisers say he is leaning towards an early, limited strike to force Tehran to give in.

The headquarters of the Revolutionary Guards, nuclear facilities in the country and the Iranian missile program are considered possible targets. If such attacks do not produce the desired result, according to people in the know, Trump has left it open to considering a more comprehensive military action later this year with the aim of forcing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from office. There are doubts even within the US government as to whether such a change of power can be achieved through air strikes alone.

At the same time, a compromise is being discussed behind the scenes: Iran could keep a very limited nuclear program for medical research. It remains to be seen whether both sides agree to this. While Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff presented a “zero enrichment” solution as the only acceptable goal, Iran’s foreign minister insists on his country’s “right” to produce fuel. At the same time, the USA is massing two aircraft carrier groups and dozens of fighter jets in the region – more armed forces than it has seen in years.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he expects another round of talks with the US delegation about Iran’s nuclear program, which will “probably” take place on Thursday in Geneva. In an interview with US broadcaster CBS News on Sunday, Araghtschi said elements of an agreement were currently being worked on. “I believe that when we meet, probably this Thursday again in Geneva, we can work on these points, prepare a good text and come to a quick deal,” Iran’s chief diplomat said.