Presenter reiterates U.S. aim for end to 'radical' Iranian leadership
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A presenter said the United States considers it in its national interest that Iran not be led by a "radical terrorist" regime and said President Trump is "discussing" who might lead Iran next; no formal policy or action was announced.
A presenter said the United States considers it in its national interest that Iran not be led by a "radical terrorist" regime and accused Iranian leaders of lying about ambitions to obtain a nuclear weapon.
The remark, made in a short statement in the transcript, said "it's in the best interest of The United States Of America for Iran to no longer be led by a radical terrorist regime" and that Iranian leaders "chant[] death to America" while hiding "secret ambitions to possess a nuclear bomb," the presenter said.
The presenter also referenced President Trump, saying, "President Trump does not want to see that. He wants to take an interest in in in pursuing who the next leader of the Iranian, country is going to be, and that has yet to be seen, and and the president is discussing it and deliberating it," indicating deliberations but not announcing a specific policy or action.
The statement does not identify a specific course of action, timeline or new directive. No formal motion, vote or legal authority was cited in the remarks.
The presenter did not provide additional evidence or operational details about how the United States would pursue a change in Iran's leadership or timing for any policy decision.