Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as Iran projects defiance

Al Jazeera
March 9, 2026
2 min read

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President Trump commented on the potential appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's next supreme leader.

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President Donald Trump has commented on the potential appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's next supreme leader. The President stated that a new leader "may not last," following his prior warnings against such a selection. This development occurs as Iran projects defiance amid international scrutiny regarding its leadership succession. The remarks signal continued tension in U.S.-Iran relations and underscore the administration's stance on the Iranian regime's stability.

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