Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump stated that Iran’s new leader will not last long without US approval. Trump’s comments come after Iranian state media reported a majority consensus on a new supreme leader following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump expressed his desire for a leader who will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons. The Assembly of Experts is tasked with selecting the supreme leader, but faces obstacles. Trump also mentioned that he would consider supporting a leader with ties to the old regime.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
President Trump makes a statement about Iran’s new leader. Iran’s Assembly of Experts faces obstacles in selecting a new supreme leader. Trump expresses his desire for a leader who will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons. Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Iranian leadership that any successor who threatens Israel will be a target for elimination. The process of selecting a new supreme leader continues, with various figures being considered as potential successors.
The familiar dance of warnings and threats between leaders continues.
Author: Evan Null
