United States President Donald Trump said that a ground invasion of Iran would be 'a waste,' dismissing claims from Tehran that Washington and Israel are preparing such an operation. He argued that Iran has already suffered major military losses, saying the country has 'lost everything they can lose.'

Despite ruling out an invasion, Trump signaled that the United States intends to influence Iran's political future. He said 'we want to go in and clean out everything' as the country selects new leadership, adding that Washington does not want a leader who would rebuild the country over a decade.

Trump stated that there are individuals he believes 'would do a good job' leading Iran, though he did not name them. He also said efforts are underway to ensure potential leaders aligned with United States interests are not killed during the conflict, noting that 'we are watching them.'