'Regime change' or not? Trump's key Iran claim under scrutiny: Donald Trump's claim of regime change has been disputed, with one expert saying he is "increasingly desperate" to frame the war as a victory.

Moleta, Benedict2026-05-022026-05-02ORCID:/0009-0000-2023-8612/work/213313412https://hdl.handle.net/1885/733808795Iran's leadership has been hit, but experts say the regime itself remains firmly in place.en'Regime change' or not? Trump's key Iran claim under scrutiny: Donald Trump's claim of regime change has been disputed, with one expert saying he is "increasingly desperate" to frame the war as a victory.2026-04-01