Here’s What Trump Has Said About Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
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Iran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader, which President Trump called 'unacceptable.'
Iran has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the deceased Ali Khamenei, as its new Supreme Leader, a decision drawing criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump. President Trump previously stated that Mojtaba Khamenei was an "unacceptable" choice, insisting Iran select a leader agreeable to the United States to avoid continued hardline policies. Trump told TIME that he was "not going through this to end up with another Khamenei" and informed ABC News that any leader appointed without U.S. approval "is not going to last long." This appointment signals continued Iranian defiance against U.S. demands for "unconditional surrender," intensifying the ongoing conflict. The U.S. President's stance indicates a firm rejection of the new leadership, suggesting further diplomatic and military pressure.
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