politics
February 21, 2026
The US is considering the option of pursuing regime change in Iran, Reuters reports
The US is assessing options to kill Iranian officials and topple the government, Reuters reports
TL;DR
- US plans for potential Iran strikes are advanced, including targeting leaders and regime change.
- Plans are contingency for failed nuclear program negotiations.
- Past targeted strikes on Iranian commanders are cited as a successful approach.
- President Trump has previously suggested toppling the Iranian government.
- Omani-mediated talks in Geneva yielded no breakthrough.
- Washington has deployed military assets to the Middle East.
- Iran warns of retaliation and also proposes a diplomatic solution.
- Moscow warns of potential nuclear disaster from strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
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