The article highlights the longstanding history of U.S. intervention in global political affairs, specifically aimed at establishing pro-Washington governments. Currently, the discussion is rekindled as President Donald Trump expresses interest in having a role in the selection of Iran's next leader, following the recent determination by Iran's 'Council of Experts' regarding the succession of Ali Khamenei. Notably, the article references past interventions, including the 1953 coup in Iran that triggered widespread anti-American sentiment and paved the way for the 1979 Islamic Revolution. A 2016 study indicated that the U.S. engaged in at least 81 interventions in foreign elections, underscoring a pattern of U.S. influence in global politics.