Trump says he must be involved in picking Iran’s new leader, Khamenei’s son ‘unacceptable’
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President Trump stated on Thursday that the U.S. should be involved in selecting Iran's next Supreme Leader following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In an interview with Axios, Trump deemed Khamenei's son "unacceptable" for the role, drawing a comparison to U.S. involvement in Venezuela. He expressed concern that without a favorable leader in Iran, the U.S. would likely return to war within five years. Trump reiterated his desire for U.S. involvement in choosing Iran's future leader in a separate interview with Reuters, emphasizing the need for someone who will bring peace and be beneficial for the Iranian people and country. He believes this involvement is necessary to avoid repeated conflicts.
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