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U.S. official says regime change in Iran is possible but not the goal

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States is telling others that the end of Iran's regime could happen, while stating that regime change is not the objective.

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The statement reflects severe U.S.-Iran tensions and leaves open the possibility of a major political escalation.

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  1. Bessent: We're Telling Everyone It's 'End of the Regime' in Iran, But That's Not Goal, 'It Could Happen' ↗breitbart.com · Recorded source date: Sep 2, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC

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