Iran’s “regime change” idea returns again

Trump could have chosen an easy exit and called it a victory; but he didn’t. Why?

An article by The Wall Street Journal, referring to a severe economic crisis and fuel shortages in Iran, argues that the Trump administration has come to the belief that coexistence or an agreement with the Islamic Republic is not possible, and that the “regime change” option is the only way for America to declare a real victory in this war.

Emphasizing sanctions, a naval blockade, and threats to the Iranian leadership’s life against Trump and his family, the writer explains why Trump—contrary to what experts had expected—has not accepted an easy retreat or a purported victory. In the end, he concludes that given Iran’s dissatisfied population and a cash-strapped government, Trump should, instead of deal-making, adopt a firm rhetoric like Ronald Reagan’s and directly urge Iran’s internal opponents to overthrow the government.