US President Donald Trump stated that removing Iran's government was never part of Washington's objectives during the conflict, despite previous remarks supporting the overthrow of the country’s clerical leadership.

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Donald Trump, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba Khamenei

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Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:12:26 GMT · 10d 6h ago

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Trump made these remarks alongside Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, following a US-Iran peace agreement.

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Trump's statement indicates a shift in US policy rhetoric regarding Iran, suggesting an acceptance of the new Iranian leadership resulting from the conflict and an openness to normalized relations between Washington and Tehran. This could lead to a period of reduced tensions and potentially more pragmatic diplomatic engagement.

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