Trump says he must be ‘involved’ in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ali HarbMarch 5, 2026 at 11:12 PM

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In March 2026, Donald Trump stated his desire to be "involved" in choosing Iran's next supreme leader, following the death of Ali Khamenei. Trump voiced opposition to Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, assuming the role. He expressed a preference for a leader similar to Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez, who has allowed US influence in Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro's removal. Trump believes such a leader would be more amenable to US interests. However, analysts note the significant differences between Iran and Venezuela, including Iran's ongoing conflict with the US and Israel, and the religious qualifications required for the supreme leader position. Iranian officials have denied any negotiations with the US.

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Israel ×240% Nicolas Maduro (Maduro) ×250% Mojtaba Khamenei 60% Venezuela ×360% Delcy Rodriguez ×370% Ali Khamenei ×270% United States ×380% Donald Trump ×490% Iran ×790%

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