New Delhi, June 23 -- The White House on Monday (June 23) defended the US bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend and suggested that it may be up to the Iranian people to remove their leaders if Tehran refuses to return to diplomatic talks. While top officials insist regime change is not official US policy, President Donald Trump's latest remarks indicate otherwise.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made clear that the US military posture remains unchanged despite the recent strikes. In an interview with ABC News, Leavitt said the US still hopes diplomacy can succeed - but placed the responsibility on the Iranian people if it doesn't. She suggested the decision should be up to the Iranian people to "rise up agai...