Trump claims deaths of Iranian leaders ‘truly is regime change’

President Trump claimed on Sunday that the U.S. has effectively achieved regime change in Iran, citing the deaths of multiple Iranian leaders following joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes that began roughly a month earlier. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump suggested these leadership losses represent a substantive shift in Iran's power structure, even as negotiations with current Iranian officials remain uncertain. The statement reflects the Trump administration's interpretation of recent military operations as having fundamentally weakened Iran's governmental continuity. Trump indicated skepticism about reaching a deal with Iran's existing leadership, signaling a hardline stance toward future diplomatic engagement with Tehran. The remarks underscore the administration's view of the recent military campaign as having strategic consequences beyond immediate tactical objectives.