"I do not want a change in the current ruling system of the Islamic Republic of Iran" – President Donald Trump

"I do not want a change in the current ruling system of the Islamic Republic of Iran" – President Donald Trump
[Washington, June 24, 2025]

President Donald Trump has announced that he is not in favor of regime change in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Speaking on the matter, he said:

“I do not want a change in the current ruling system of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

While en route to the Netherlands aboard Air Force One, Trump told reporters:

“No, I don’t want regime change. Regime change leads to chaos, and ideally, we don’t want to see so much chaos. Iranians are very good traders, very good businesspeople. You know, they’ve got a lot of oil.”

Trump’s remarks mark a stark contrast to a post he made just two days earlier on his Truth Social platform, where he had written:

“If the current Iranian government can’t ‘MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN,’ then why shouldn’t there be regime change??? MIGA!!!”

International analysts suggest that this post indicated possible U.S. interference in Iran’s internal politics. As a result, the White House had to release a statement offering a different interpretation from Trump's earlier tone.

In an official statement, the White House clarified:

“Changing Iran’s political structure is a decision for the Iranian people. It is not a goal of the United States military.”

Observers say this inconsistency between Trump’s spoken remarks and his social media post adds to the ambiguity surrounding U.S. policy on Iran. The gap between the President’s aggressive tone on Truth Social and the official U.S. stance carries significant diplomatic implications amid rising tensions between Iran, the U.S., and Israel.

Spokespersons for the Trump administration have maintained, however, that the President’s primary goal is to establish peace in the Middle East and explore the possibility of expanded trade with Iran.