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Trump rejects regime change
US President Donald Trump said the United States is not seeking regime change in Iran, emphasizing that Washington’s goal is to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
“"I am not seeking regime change. In fact, this is already a regime change”
Trump told reporters at the White House that “I am not seeking regime change. In fact, this is already a regime change,” and he added that “the first regime is gone, the second regime is gone as well.”
In the same remarks, Trump said that when he launched the war against Iran, his primary objective was to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, and he said the United States would take possession of the “nuclear dust” in Iran (more than 400 kilograms of enriched uranium).
The statements came as US-Iran talks were described as having ended without indications of a breakthrough amid a 60-day cease-fire intended to create time for diplomacy, and Trump said Washington had given Tehran “a week off” for funeral proceedings before resuming indirect negotiations.
Threats and Iranian response
While Trump said he is not seeking regime change, he renewed a threat of further military action against Iran, saying the US would either reach a deal with Tehran or “finish the job” that began with US and Israeli air strikes at the end of February.
Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on July 6, “We’re either going to make a deal or we’re going to finish the job,” and he said, “We can knock down their bridges in one hour, we can knock out their energy supply.”
Iranian Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr called Trump’s threat “delusional,” saying, “Iranians are unfamiliar with the language of threats.”
Zolqadr added, “So, speak to the Iranian people with respect, otherwise we will respond in another language,” as Iran held funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the conflict.
Ceasefire framework and next steps
Multiple outlets tied Trump’s remarks to a framework agreement described as consisting of 14 provisions and setting a 60-day window for negotiations on easing sanctions, the Iranian nuclear program, and reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
“The 14-clause agreement, signed last month between Tehran and Washington, sets a 60-day period”
The Al-Modon report said the 14-clause agreement signed last month between Tehran and Washington sets a 60-day period for negotiations on easing international sanctions, addressing the Iranian nuclear file, and reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz, while stating that the official text does not indicate Iran’s support for regional armed groups or its programs for drones and ballistic missiles.
In parallel, Kebna News said the ceasefire between Iran and the United States was entering its ninety-first day and reported that Pakistani media said Islamabad will host the third round of technical Iran–U.S. talks on July 23–24.
Kebna News also quoted Rosatom chief executive Alexei Likhachev saying the situation at the Bushehr nuclear facility is currently calm and that Rosatom may begin restoring the staff to normal levels by mid-July, while also saying Rosatom is following Iran–U.S. talks very closely and is in touch with the IAEA.
