
The US and Israel's recent strike killing Iran's Supreme Leader has raised hopes for regime change, with President Trump calling it a chance for Iranians to reclaim their country. However, historical US-led interventions in Iraq and Libya removed dictators but led to prolonged instability, civil conflict, and governance challenges. Experts caution that efforts to establish US-friendly governments often face complex political obstacles, as seen in past cases including Iran's 1953 coup and other regime change attempts.
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