Leavitt says "there's two tracks here" as Trump touts Iran talks, more troops arrive in Middle East

President Trump claims regime change in Iran has essentially occurred and that new Iranian leaders are making concessions, while White House Press Secretary Leavitt indicated the administration is pursuing multiple diplomatic and military strategies simultaneously. The comments come as additional U.S. troops have deployed to the Middle East, signaling both engagement with potential Iranian negotiations and increased military positioning in the region. Trump's assertion about regime change represents a significant shift in U.S. policy posture toward Iran, historically one of the administration's priority concerns. The dual-track approach—combining diplomatic claims with troop reinforcements—suggests the White House is hedging its bets on whether talks will succeed. The timing and messaging underscore the Trump administration's effort to project strength while exploring diplomatic openings with Tehran.