Donald Trump Announces Timeline for Iran Operations and Calls for Regime Change

The military operation conducted by US armed forces on Iranian territory is entering a new phase, which President Donald Trump described as decisive. In his latest media appearances, including an interview with "The New York Times", the American leader suggested that active combat operations should conclude within the next four weeks. Trump emphasized that the goal is not occupation of the country, but rather forcing the capitulation of the current authorities and giving a voice to "Iranian patriots". He cited the situation in Venezuela, where pressure led to a political impasse, as a model example. US command confirmed that over 1,000 targets have been struck so far, using, among other assets, B-2 Spirit strategic bombers. According to the White House, 48 high-ranking representatives of the Iranian regime have already been killed in the attacks, which is intended to paralyze the command structure of the Revolutionary Guard. The current conflict dynamic between Washington and Tehran has its roots in the 1979 hostage crisis, which permanently transformed former allies into implacable ideological enemies. Despite the president's triumphant tone, internal Pentagon reports introduce some nuance to the situation. The US Department of Defense admitted that Iran likely did not intend to launch a massive preemptive attack before the start of Operation "Epic Fury", which sheds new light on the premises for initiating the airstrikes. Meanwhile, conflicting messages are emerging from within Iran itself. Some media suggest that Tehran has issued an unofficial request to resume diplomatic talks with the USA, but influential politicians such as Ali Larijani have firmly denied this. The situation is complicated by reports of US casualties – despite offensive successes, US soldiers are said to have been killed in pinpoint retaliatory attacks, which Trump dismissed with the controversial statement that "that's just how it is" in war. The international reaction remains divided; while German media ponder whether Trump will be remembered as a liberator, Spain's "El Pais" sharply criticizes the operation as reckless and dangerous for global stability. The Middle East region has been an arena of great power rivalry for decades, and Iran, being the heart of Shia Islam, plays a key role in shaping geopolitics from Lebanon to Yemen. Anxiety is growing in financial markets, particularly in the energy sector. Investors fear that extending the operation to the announced four weeks could lead to a permanent disruption of crude oil supply chains. Business is closely monitoring every subsequent address, looking for signals of possible de-escalation or the establishment of a temporary administration in Tehran. Polls conducted in the USA indicate low public support for a new war – only 27% of Americans accept direct military involvement. In Poland, Karol Nawrocki commented on the situation, recognizing the regime's collapse as a fait accompli unfolding before the eyes of the entire world. Meanwhile, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a special helpline for citizens in the region, underscoring the gravity of the crisis and the real threat of the conflict spilling over into neighboring countries, including Gulf states and Lebanon, where Israeli air force continues night airstrikes.

Perspektywy mediów: Liberal media in Spain and Germany emphasize the risk of destabilization and the lack of public support in the USA for a new war in the Middle East. Conservative media in Poland and the USA highlight the military successes of the operation and the inevitable collapse of the Iranian regime as an opportunity for freedom.