In recent interviews, President Donald Trump has made clear his opposition to U.S. efforts to interfere in Iran’s government. When asked by podcaster Patrick Bet-David if the U.S. should support the reinstatement of Iran’s monarchy, Trump responded, “We can’t get totally involved in all that,” urging a cautious approach to foreign intervention. Trump’s stance reflects his broader belief that the U.S. should focus on its own challenges rather than engaging in regime change abroad.
Trump did, however, emphasize that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains crucial. He highlighted the impact of the sanctions he imposed during his presidency, which drastically reduced Iran’s oil exports and slashed its GDP. Trump stated that while he wishes to see Iran succeed, it must not be allowed to develop nuclear capabilities. “The only thing is, they can’t have a nuclear weapon,” he said, reinforcing his stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
In an interview with Al Arabiya, Trump addressed the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, particularly in relation to Iran’s involvement in the Israel-Hamas conflict. He expressed concern that Iran is currently in “danger” due to its backing of terrorist groups like Hezbollah. While Trump reiterated that Iran would not have acquired nuclear weapons under his leadership, he acknowledged that the situation has grown more complicated since he left office.
Trump praised the Iranian people as “warm” and “great negotiators” but expressed concern that Iran’s current path could lead to greater instability. As tensions in the Middle East escalate, Trump stressed the importance of maintaining pressure on Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons while avoiding direct involvement in regime change efforts.
