Trump Warns Iran's New Leader May Not Last Without His Approval

Trump Warns Iran's New Leader May Not Last Without His Approval

US President Donald Trump has issued a bold warning regarding Iran's next supreme leader, suggesting that the new leader won't survive without his approval. The remarks come as Tehran prepares to name a successor following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli strike. The Assembly of Experts in Iran has selected the next leader, though details of who exactly has been chosen remain unclear. Trump's comments have drawn criticism from Tehran, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi demanding that Trump apologize for interfering in Iran's internal affairs. The new leader, if it is Mojtaba Khamenei, is viewed as a conservative figure with ties to the Revolutionary Guards. The conflict has led to significant loss of life, with over 1,200 civilians killed and numerous others wounded. International figures, including Pope Leo XIV, have called for peace, while China and Russia remain largely neutral. The war shows no signs of abating, with both sides continuing to launch attacks. Trump also refused to rule out the possibility of sending US ground troops into Iran, further complicating the situation.