United States President Donald Trump has said he is willing to support the people of Iran, but only if the country adopts a political system that allows for cooperation and peace with the United States.
Speaking during a news briefing on Monday, Trump said he would “love to help” Iranians but insisted that the current political structure in the country makes such assistance difficult.
“I’d love to help them, but they have to be in a system that allows them to be helped, and right now they’re in a system that only allows failure,” Trump said.
He added that although he is open to supporting the Iranian people, their current approach has been “very menacing.”
The US president disclosed that assistance to the Iranian people could come after the United States completes its ongoing military objectives in the region.
According to Trump, his administration seeks a system in Iran that would refrain from attacking the United States and instead foster long-term peace and stability.
He stressed that the ultimate goal is to see a government structure in Iran that promotes peaceful relations rather than hostility toward Washington.
Trump’s comments come after several days of intense military confrontation between the United States, its ally Israel, and Iran.
The crisis reportedly escalated on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched air strikes on Iranian targets, an operation that reportedly resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.
The strikes have further heightened tensions across the Middle East, raising concerns among international observers about the potential for wider regional conflict.
