U.S. President Donald Trump has said he needs to be involved in selecting the next leader of Iran.
Trump’s comments came in an exclusive interview with Axios, in which he said he would like involvement similar to what he would have in Venezuela.
Trump Says He Needs to Be Involved in Picking Iran’s Leader, Khamenei’s Son ‘Unacceptable’
The U.S. president warned that a successor who continues Khamenei’s policies could push the United States back into conflict within five years.
President Donald Trump announces that the United States and Israel have begun “major combat operations” in Iran with the goal of eliminating threats from the country’s regime in a video released on Feb. 28, 2026. @realDonaldTrump via Truth Social
