President Trump is reportedly weighing a rapid push to remove Iran’s clerical leadership to avoid a protracted war, saying regime change “would be the best thing that could happen.” The administration has sent a second aircraft‑carrier group and expanded military assets to the Middle East even as U.S. and Iranian envoys hold indirect talks in Geneva. Senior officials acknowledge there is no settled roadmap or clear post‑operation plan, raising doubts about objectives and risks of wider escalation. Analysts warn that a swift ouster could trigger a longer, more dangerous conflict and complicate regional stability. Global leaders call for diplomacy instead.

Sources: (timesunion.com)