US Officials Skeptical of Iran Regime Change After Khamenei Killing

US Officials Skeptical of Iran Regime Change

After the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US officials remain skeptical about the prospects of regime change. President Donald Trump has called for Iranians to 'take back their country,' but three US officials familiar with intelligence say it's unlikely Iran's theocratic system will collapse soon. The Islamic Republic is facing significant challenges, including key personnel losses and widespread public unrest following violent repression, making regime change seem improbable in the near term.