Iran’s future will be determined by Iranians, not Trump, officials say
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Iranian officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh, rejected Donald Trump's desire to influence the selection of Iran's next Supreme Leader in March 2026. Ghalibaf stated that Iran's future would be decided solely by Iranians, not by outside influences, referencing Jeffrey Epstein to criticize Trump's connections. Khatibzadeh questioned Trump's perceived colonial approach, contrasting his desire to topple Iran's democratically elected president with his support for democracy in the US. Trump had expressed a desire to be involved in the appointment of the new Supreme Leader, similar to his role in selecting Venezuela's President Delcy Rodriguez, advocating for a leader who would treat the US and Israel favorably.
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