Mike Pompeo says Iranian regime arrived at ‘natural terminus’
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Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claimed in a post on channel X on Thursday that the regime in the Islamic Republic of Iran had reached its “natural end” and warned against squandering the “historic opportunity.”
“The Iranian regime has reached its natural end. The government has zero legitimacy, is weaker than ever, and has destroyed the economy. With continued repression, we can see the end of this evil, anti-American dictatorship. Let’s not waste this historic opportunity.” Publish on X.
Pompeo served as CIA director and then Secretary of State during President Donald Trump’s first term in office.
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Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. (Siavosh Hosseini/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Trump expresses support for Iranian dissidents and promises aid from the United States.
“Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING – STATE YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!! Hide the names of the murderers and abusers. They will pay a high price. I have canceled all meetings with Iranian officials until the senseless killing of protesters STOP. HELP IS ON THE WAY. MIGA!!!” He declared on Truth Social: to mail on Tuesday, using the acronym that stands for “Make Iran Great Again.”
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Former National Security Advisor John Bolton warned that Trump’s credibility would be damaged if he did not act.
Bolton said in a speech, “The US doing nothing in Iran will deal a blow to Trump’s credibility. He drew red lines and the regime crossed them.” he said. Publish on X.
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Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton leaves federal court after pleading guilty to charges of mishandling classified material on October 17, 2025 in Greenbelt, Maryland. (Alex Kent/Getty Images)
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Bolton, who served as national security adviser during part of Trump’s first term, previously served as US Ambassador to the United Nations for part of President George W. Bush’s second term.
Bolton has both praised and criticized Trump since leaving his first administration. he was accused in October on charges of improper handling of classified material.
Fox News’ Brooke Singman and David Spunt contributed to this report.
