Karoline Leavitt on Trump's Iran 'Regime Change' Suggestion & Diplomacy

White House Response to Iran

• 🗣️ Karoline Leavitt addressed reporters outside the White House regarding President Trump's suggestion of "regime change" in Iran.
• ❓ Leavitt stated the president was posing a question about whether the Iranian people should rise up against their regime if it refuses to give up its nuclear program or engage in talks.
• military posture has not changed, and the president was simply raising a question that many people around the world are asking.

Diplomatic Communications with Iran

• ✉️ Leavitt confirmed that both public and private messages have been sent to Iran since the "very successful operation" on Saturday night.
• 🤝 The administration is awaiting Iran's response to these communications and their willingness to negotiate.
• ⏳ The president has made his message to Iran clear regarding coming to the negotiating table.

Strait of Hormuz and Oil Markets

• 🚢 The administration is actively and closely monitoring the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
• ⚠️ Leavitt warned that the Iranian regime would be foolish to shut down the Strait of Hormuz.
• ⛽ There is no specific plan mentioned regarding adding oil to the global market if Iran takes such action, but the situation is being closely watched.