politics
March 4, 2026
US lawmaker denies regime change planned for Iran
Representative Mike Turner has said the US is not seeking regime change in Iran, contrary to the White House’s messaging
TL;DR
- US Representative Mike Turner denies the US targeted Iranian leaders or aimed for regime change.
- President Trump framed a US-Israeli attack as retaliation and an opportunity for regime change.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly confirmed to Turner that Khamenei and Iranian leadership were not targeted by the US.
- Turner's comments were made on CBS News' 'Face the Nation'.
- The White House is scheduled to brief Congress on the operation.
- Speculation on political podcasts suggests various motives for Trump's decision, including a 'sugar rush' from a previous operation, Israeli threats, or blackmail related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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