Trump Promises US‑Led Nation‑Building in Iran

The article argues that President Trump is treating the Iran campaign not as a limited strike but as an open‑ended regime‑change operation followed by U.S.‑led nation‑building, including claims he would vet or approve Iran’s future leaders. It ties that stance to historical U.S. playbooks (Iraq) and to contemporary media and administration messaging that minimize or recast violence. — If true, this reframes the conflict as a long‑term occupation and reconstruction project that will demand large political, military, and fiscal commitments and reshape U.S. regional strategy.