''That is why I suspect Trump was speaking from his gut when he said tonight: "I want a system that's not going to be attacking us. We want a system that can lead to many years of peace. And if we can't have that, we might as well get it over with right now."'
- Matt Pottinger,
Trump Could End the War Tomorrow. I Don’t Think He Will, March 9, 2026
Context'The USA doesn't have to invade all of Iran to overthrow the Mullah Regime.'