Trump States No Interest in Regime Change in Iran, Plans to Revive 'Maximum Pressure' Policy

Nov 8, 2024, 05:32 PM

President-elect Trump has stated that he has no interest in pursuing regime change in Iran, emphasizing that the future of Iran will be decided by its people. Brian Hook, the diplomat in charge of the transition team at the State Department, reiterated this position in an interview with CNN. Despite this stance, Trump plans to revive the 'maximum pressure' policy on Iran, which includes supporting sanctions and backing potential Israeli strikes on nuclear sites. This approach aims to diplomatically isolate Iran and weaken its economy.