Trump contradicts administration saying he is open to regime change in Iran

'It’s not politically correct to use the term, ‘Regime Change,’ but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change???' Donald Trump posted on social media

President Donald Trump speaks from the East Room of the White House. Picture: Carlos Barria/Pool/AP

US president Donald Trump has called into question the future of Iran’s ruling theocracy, seemingly contradicting his administration’s earlier calls to resume negotiations and avoid an escalation in fighting.

“It’s not politically correct to use the term, ‘Regime Change,’ but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change???” Mr Trump posted on social media. “MIGA!!!”