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Iran: 'Regime Could Collapse,' Says Trump - Leaves Intervention Open

Published January 15, 2026, 06:21
Iran: 'Regime Could Collapse,' Says Trump - Leaves Intervention Open

Significant unrest and international concern surround the situation in Iran, as protests that erupted weeks ago continue, met with violent suppression by the government. Reports indicate at least 2,615 deaths, with some sources citing much higher numbers. Iran has cut off access to the internet and international telecommunications for over six days. The Pentagon is considering military scenarios, with the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln moving to the Persian Gulf. President Trump stated that “any regime can collapse” and expressed his belief that the protests could lead to the fall of the Iranian regime, which has ruled the country since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. However, he expressed reservations about former Prince Reza Pahlavi, saying he “looks good, but I don’t know how he would function within his country.” The US is prepared to take “very powerful measures” if the Iranian regime proceeds with executions.