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John Thune: “For me, it would be regime change [in Iran].”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

Thune Joins The Hugh Hewitt Show

Published February 4, 2026 | Video Starts at 01:19

Last question on Iran. Mr. Leader, if, if we go to a battle with them, what is an acceptable conclusion of that battle from your perspective? Well, obviously For me, it would be regime change [in Iran]. I mean, I think you've got to get new leadership and there's no guarantee that new leadership might be the answer either. I mean we've seen that before in other places around the world. (01:19–01:24)

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