Iran's foreign ministry described the move as proof of America's "bad faith, inconsistency and unreliability." The ministry said Iran "will take whatever measures it considers necessary to safeguard its national interests and national security."
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) denied responsibility for the strike on the airport, claiming the damage was caused by an error from a US missile interceptor.
In this incident, 11 people were killed in the two Pete Hegseth-ordered strikes. Reports say that the military knew there were survivors in the water after the first hit.
Interestingly, Trump's regime change comments come just days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that regime change in Iran "could certainly be the result" of Israel's operation there, since the Islamic regime is currently "very weak".
The strike at Chaklala was of particular significance, as it not only serves as a transport hub but also hosts Pakistan’s air-refuelling assets, which help extend the range of fighter jets.