Trump's hype over Iran's 'regime change' is merely political theater; the normal succession of Iran's supreme leader has been greatly exaggerated.

Just now, Trump spoke about Iran: "This is regime change, because completely different people have taken over."

Trump seems to believe he has already achieved regime change in Iran—"from the old Khamenei to the young Khamenei"—thus accomplishing one of his goals for initiating war.

Iran's leadership transition was merely a normal internal succession; its policies and positions have not changed at all, and it remains firm toward both the United States and Israel. By labeling an internal succession as an "American victory," Trump is only trying to cover up the awkwardness of being stuck in a war with no clear way forward, creating a false impression of triumph through rhetoric—essentially a political performance.

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