Former US President Donald Trump has indicated that Iran's clerical government could potentially collapse amid widespread anti-regime protests, though he added that "any regime can fail" and cautioned against assuming a definite outcome. Speaking in an exclusive Reuters interview, Trump described Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi as "very nice" but expressed uncertainty regarding Pahlavi's ability to garner sufficient support within Iran to assume leadership. He stated that the US was not yet at a point to fully endorse Pahlavi and questioned whether Iranians would accept his leadership, though he affirmed it would be "fine" with him if they did. This comes as Reza Pahlavi has actively called for urgent international and US intervention to support the ongoing protests in Iran, arguing that swift action is necessary to prevent further casualties and facilitate the regime's downfall. Pahlavi has been in communication with the Trump administration, and White House envoy Steve Witkoff reportedly held a secret meeting with the exiled crown prince over the past weekend to discuss the escalating situation and protests in Iran. The demonstrations, initially sparked by economic grievances, have evolved into broader calls for political change and an end to the current theocratic system, with some protesters reportedly chanting Pahlavi's name. Trump's remarks underscore a cautious approach towards endorsing a specific opposition figure while acknowledging the fragility of the current Iranian regime.