US EditionIran's next supreme leader won't 'last long' without my approval, Trump says
President Trump warned Iran’s new Supreme Leader must have US approval to ensure longevity amid ongoing US-Israel strikes and regional tensions, with over 1,230 deaths reported in Iran.
- On Sunday, US President Donald Trump warned Iran's next supreme leader would not 'last long' without US approval, saying 'He's going to have to get approval from us' as Iran's clerical body may soon announce a new leader.
- Facing meeting constraints, the Assembly of Experts, the 88-member clerical body, said it reached a majority consensus, though some procedural obstacles remain, as announced by Ayatollah Mirbaqeri.
- The United States has not ruled out military options, including sending special forces to secure enriched uranium, while Trump said he seeks a permanent nuclear solution.
- Israel's military warned it would pursue and target members of Iran's Assembly of Experts who appoint Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader, amid threats to clerics.
- Iranian officials rejected outside interference and Israel's widescale strikes on Tehran hit at least four oil depots and a logistics site, deepening regional instability.
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Trump Asked if He's Planning to Take Out Khamenei's Son After He's Selected as Iran's New Supreme Leader
President Trump held a press conference on Monday, where he spoke about the new leader of Iran and did not rule out killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has been chosen to succeed the elder Khamenei. This comes amid reports that Mojtaba Khamenei may already be in the crosshairs of Israel, which has already threatened to kill whoever is chosen as supreme leader.
Trump vows control over Iran leader as death toll of US soldiers rises
United States President Donald Trump has again asserted that he would exert influence over Iran’s next supreme leader, saying that whoever is picked for the role without Washington’s approval is “not going to last long”.
President Donald Trump has said that leaders who act without his approval do not last long. Mojtaba is seen as a threat. Meanwhile, Iran is attempting to defend its power and retaliate despite the bombing and targeting of its leadership.
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