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How Donald Trump Can Still Achieve Regime Change in Iran
19FortyFive ^ | 3/8/2026 | John R. Bolton

Posted on 03/08/2026 6:59:51 AM PDT by whyilovetexas111

Donald Trump’s apparent interest in regime change in Iran is a welcome development.

The opening days of the US-Israeli military campaign against the ayatollahs and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (“IRGC”) have proceeded beyond expectations, although harder days undoubtedly lie ahead. The Pentagon’s planning and professionalism are on full display.

By contrast, the political side of this politico-military assault on the Tehran regime is hurting.

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I know this will enrage a lot of folks here, but always good to see what others are thinking, even if we don't agree.
1 posted on 03/08/2026 6:59:51 AM PDT by whyilovetexas111
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To: whyilovetexas111
Regime change in Iran right now?

Not happening.

2 posted on 03/08/2026 7:01:04 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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Probably won’t happen. Just blowing up their military should be enough


4 posted on 03/08/2026 7:02:57 AM PDT by escapefromboston (Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none.)
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To: whyilovetexas111

Not regime change, an “adjustment in attitude”. Same effect, different terminology.

There is an underlying civil authority in Iran, but for the moment may be suppressed by the theocratic state superimposed upon it, and the muscle of the IRGC acting as the draconian police force supporting the theocracy.

John Bolton IS A RECTAL ORIFICE, plain and simple.


5 posted on 03/08/2026 7:05:45 AM PDT by alloysteel (Coming in high, hot, blind, dead-stick, wheels up, outta gas, and the glide angle of a brick....)
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To: whyilovetexas111

Extinguishing their military and blocking the communist Chinese out — fine!
Great! Necessary

Regime change? Very desirable indeed. It roll still take the Iranian peoples to figure this out. Whoever will wind up ruling the rubble ? Hopefully a sane peaceful government but do long as it’s neutralized militarily (and continuously monitored to assure no rebuilding of dir, misdile, nuclear, navel, or any other means of aggression) —- fine.


6 posted on 03/08/2026 7:07:36 AM PDT by faithhopecharity ("Politicians aren't born, they're excreted." Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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To: whyilovetexas111

Here’s hoping that President Trump has the wisdom to see that he’s not in a good place when flaming @ssholes with a long history of TDS are on his side.


7 posted on 03/08/2026 7:09:35 AM PDT by Alberta's Child ("There's somebody new and he sure ain't no rodeo man.")
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To: whyilovetexas111

The ‘Stash has permanently disgraced himself. Ignore.


8 posted on 03/08/2026 7:11:58 AM PDT by sauropod
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To: sauropod

That is fair.


9 posted on 03/08/2026 7:14:02 AM PDT by whyilovetexas111
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To: whyilovetexas111

Just keep doing what he’s doing.

There is a lot happening on the sidelines that is not being talked about. The Prince already organized a provisional government to take control at the proper time.

I could be wrong, but my general expectation is that, as Iran takes control of itself, the US government will reduce its role.


10 posted on 03/08/2026 7:20:11 AM PDT by Jonty30 (I always ask AI stupid questions to avoid the smart lists for elimination. I want to surprise it.)
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To: faithhopecharity

Iranians that I’ve talked to have the big picture worked out. Their national legislature will decide everything and the King only becomes involved when there are issues the legislature can’t come to agreement upon.

Similar to the British Parliamentary system but a stronger role for the monarchy.


11 posted on 03/08/2026 7:21:53 AM PDT by Jonty30 (I always ask AI stupid questions to avoid the smart lists for elimination. I want to surprise it.)
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To: whyilovetexas111

My best guess is that the Trump administration is trying to recruit Iran’s regular army to take over. The regular army cannot love the IRGC and I’m sure they hate the mullahs. Expect a general to take over.


12 posted on 03/08/2026 7:23:07 AM PDT by wildcard_redneck ( )
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To: whyilovetexas111; MinorityRepublican

No need to change regime. Just wipe out their military and leave them the message that if they don’t start acting somewhat civilized and leave their neighbors alone, the beating will resume.

And just let them sort things out. Sooner than later the message will sink in.


13 posted on 03/08/2026 7:24:04 AM PDT by aquila48 (Do not let them make you "care" ! Guilting you is how they control you. )
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To: whyilovetexas111
You WALRUS hurt the one you love...


14 posted on 03/08/2026 7:25:58 AM PDT by Lazamataz (The quickest and easiest way to untold riches is to be elected to national office.)
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To: alloysteel
--- "John Bolton IS A RECTAL ORIFICE, plain and simple."

Yup.

NewsMax in 2025 wrote, "Bolton, who told Newsmax on Jan. 17 that he will be proven right that Trump is just an aberration in American politics, said Trump also canceled his security detail."

Bolton should get a cheap motel room with Victoria Nuland and Liz Cheney, and have a nice cry.

15 posted on 03/08/2026 7:28:47 AM PDT by Worldtraveler once upon a time (Degrow government)
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To: whyilovetexas111

He better get it together and fast. Sweet dealing with his Soviet Military II, when claiming the US is now pumping huge oil won’t get it done. American citizens have had enough of these high gas ⛽ prices

* And these prices will be passed along everything related to transportation. Food, housing, rent, etc

* He’ll create a HOME economy vacuum that another O-Imposter will fill.

* Other than the attempted deportations, close to 1/3 of his term wasted.


16 posted on 03/08/2026 7:28:48 AM PDT by Varsity Flight ( "War by 🙏 the prophesies set before you." ) I Timothy 1:18. Nazarite warriors. 10.5.6.5 These Days)
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To: wildcard_redneck
My best guess is that the Trump administration is trying to recruit Iran’s regular army to take over.

Not happening.

17 posted on 03/08/2026 7:28:51 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: whyilovetexas111

Elimination of Iran’s capacity to successfully achieve their longstanding stated goal of destroying the U.S.? Very likely. Regime change? Less so, but still more likely than not. At this point, it sounds like we and Israel are all in.


18 posted on 03/08/2026 7:30:25 AM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: Jonty30

Sounds like an improvement


19 posted on 03/08/2026 7:31:48 AM PDT by faithhopecharity ("Politicians aren't born, they're excreted." Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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To: Mr. Mojo

Two or three weeks of carpet-bombing from the B-52’s will change the calculus dramatically. Iran isn’t Vietnam. Like Iraq, there is nowhere to hide.


20 posted on 03/08/2026 7:32:31 AM PDT by Windcatcher
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