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White House Hints at Iran Regime Change, Optimistic on Negotiations
Evolution of Iran's Regime and Negotiating Progress
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt indicated that the remaining elements of the Iranian regime are becoming increasingly eager to cease destructive actions and engage in negotiations. Leavitt stated, "It's no surprise that we are seeing the remaining elements of the regime become increasingly eager to end the destruction and come to the negotiating table while they still can." She added that talks are "continuing and going well," emphasizing that "what is said publicly is, of course, much different than what's being communicated to us privately." This suggests Iran is adopting a more conciliatory stance in private discussions.
Demise of Former Leaders and Future Accountability
Leavitt commented on President Donald Trump's observation that current Iranian figures are "more reasonable" than former leaders "who are now no longer on planet Earth," indirectly referencing the deaths of high-ranking Iranian officials. She asserted that previous leaders had "strung us along in negotiations" and lied to the United States, which was unacceptable to the President, implying this was why many former leaders were killed. Leavitt warned of potential "military consequences" for the current Iranian leadership if they do not uphold their commitments, stating their words would be tested. Additionally, she suggested that President Trump would be quite interested in encouraging Arab nations to contribute to the cost of this conflict.
*Source: YouTube: Associated Press (2026-03-30)*
