Donald Trump Considers Regime Change Following US-Iran Strikes

The United States launched a wave of military strikes against Iran on July 20, 2026, marking a significant escalation in hostilities between the two nations. The U.S. military action followed fresh Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, which triggered a resumption of active conflict.

President Donald Trump is now considering regime change in Iran as the crisis deepens. While the U.S. national security establishment works to define the parameters of success for the engagement, critics argue that the administration has relied on improvisation and lacks a plausible plan for victory.

Current conflicts are characterized by Iranian missile strikes, which are expected to intensify. Meanwhile, the possibility remains that European nations may intervene to secure the Strait of Hormuz to prevent regional chaos. The resolution of this conflict is expected to influence American foreign policy for decades.