Trump: Will Not Accept Khamenei's Son as Successor, Must Personally Participate in Iran's Leadership Transition Arrangements

Odaily News According to an interview, Trump stated that he needs to personally participate in selecting Iran's next leader, similar to what he did in Venezuela. Trump acknowledged that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the assassinated Supreme Leader Khamenei, is the most likely successor, but he also clearly expressed that he finds this outcome unacceptable. For several days, the Iranian regime has delayed announcing the successor to the Supreme Leader. However, statements from Iranian political figures on Thursday hinted that a result might be announced soon. Trump said, "They are wasting time. Khamenei's son is a nobody. I must be involved in the appointment process, just like I handled Delcy Rodríguez in Venezuela." He added that he refuses to accept any new Iranian leader who would continue Khamenei's policies, which would force the United States to "go to war again within five years." (Jin10)