How Trump pushed the US into Israel’s bid for ‘regime change’ in Iran
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
US President Donald Trump proceeded with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Iran regime change plan despite top officials calling it "farcical" and "bullshit." Netanyahu presented the proposal at the White House on February 11, claiming Iran was vulnerable to overthrow through combined US-Israeli military action. US intelligence assessed only the first two objectives—killing Iran's Supreme Leader and degrading military capacity—were achievable, while popular uprising and regime change were unrealistic. CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Secretary of State Marco Rubio strongly opposed the strategy.
Key Entities
Donald TrumpBenjamin NetanyahuIranJohn RatcliffeMarco RubioJD VanceWhite HouseCIA