Iranian protesters interviewed by The Independent and Yahoo UK describe Donald Trump’s approach toward Iran as falling short of expectations. They say Trump’s statements about bringing about “regime change” do not reflect meaningful progress on the issues that concern people inside Iran, and they characterize the outcome as a setback rather than a victory. The protesters express frustration that promises of political change have not translated into clear benefits or tangible results. While the accounts focus on the views of protesters within Iran rather than on official U.S. or Iranian positions, they present a consistent message: many see Trump’s policy rhetoric as having raised hopes that were not fulfilled. The reporting reflects the perspectives of individuals participating in or connected to protest movements and emphasizes their belief that the expected shift in Iran’s political trajectory has not occurred. The sources do not provide new, independently verified details about policy actions; instead, they center on how people inside Iran interpret Trump’s stance and its perceived impact.