Part 2/11:
The Possibility of Military Intervention to Overthrow the Regime
Bolton pointed out that a primary objective of the Trump administration could be to leverage military force to help overthrow Iran's current regime, specifically targeting the regime of Ayatollah Khamenei. He contrasted Trump’s current stance with his first term, indicating a potential shift towards regime change. However, Bolton was cautious, noting that whether this escalation will completely materialize remains uncertain. The regional allies, particularly in the Gulf Cooperation Council, are wary of this pathway due to the chaos regime change could bring, yet they also see Iran as a significant threat.