Trump Tells New York Times: Regime Change in Iran Depends on the Iranian People; US Open to Sanctions Relief Under New Government

President Trump told the New York Times that the question of regime change in Iran ultimately depends on decisions made by the Iranian people, not solely on US military action. He also signaled that the United States would be open to significant sanctions relief for a new Iranian government that meets conditions set by Washington. This marks the clearest articulation to date of US post-conflict incentives and a potential diplomatic pathway.