Pompeo says Iranian regime has arrived at 'natural terminus': 'Let's not waste this historic opportunity'

[Politics](https://www.foxnews.com/politics) Pompeo says Iranian regime has arrived at 'natural terminus': 'Let's not waste this historic opportunity' Mike Pompeo said Iran's government has no 'legitimacy'  By [Alex Nitzberg](//www.foxnews.com/person/n/alex-nitzberg) [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/) Published [January 15, 2026 2:53pm EST](https://www.foxnews.com/html-sitemap/2026/january/15) * Flipboard [](#)[close](#) [ Video](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387661351112) #### [Pompeo: Trump has 'wide range of options' as Iran protests intensify](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387661351112) Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss Iran’s deadly protests as the Trump administration weighs potential military action. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Secretary of State [... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*