Times the U.S. has backed a foreign leader, as Trump hones in on Iran

The United States has an extensive history of interventionism, but President Trump has grown especially frank about his intentions abroad in recent months. The big picture: Trump told Axios this week that he must be involved in picking Iran's next leader, which — alongside his recent moves in Cuba and Venezuela — demonstrate that aggressive military force has become part and parcel of his foreign policy. It wouldn't be the first time, however, that the U.S. has pushed for specific leaders to