Donald Trump threatens Iran over protester killings, but analysts warn that overthrowing Tehran’s regime could ignite regional war, tank global oil flows, and contradict MAGA politics. As thousands of Iranians came out on the streets protesting against the Islamic regime and the government responded with a crackdown, US President Donald Trump threatened to intervene if innocent people were killed. However, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran can create problems for the Pentagon, as it controls vast military, economic, and political power. The Islamic regime is resilient, and the clerics may make adjustments and appeal to the masses once again. US Iran regime change feasibilityReza Pahlavi, the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, may be fanning the unrest from behind the curtains, but he is not popular in the country.

Source: dna January 09, 2026 10:13 UTC