From Breitbart: President Donald Trump told multiple news outlets on Thursday that the United States must participate in the process to choose the next leader of Iran to prevent a repeat of the current war.
Trump expressed disapproval of the rumors that the “Assembly of Experts,” a panel of top officials in Iran tasked with finding the next “supreme leader,” has potentially chosen Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to succeed him, referring to the son as a “lightweight.”
Speaking with Reuters on Thursday, Trump said America is seeking a role in ensuring that the next leadership in Iran is someone who does not pose a threat to America in order to prevent future war.
“We want to be involved in the process of choosing the person who is going to lead Iran into the future, so we don’t have to go back every five years and do this again and again,” he said. “We want somebody that’s going to be great for the people, great for the country.”
Trump reportedly told Axios that the “Assembly of Experts” is wasting their time if they think they can install Khamenei’s son, and said, “Khamenei’s son is unacceptable to me. We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran.”
Trump also announced in a Truth Social post Friday morning that there must be an unconditional surrender from Iran. He wrote:
“There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER! After that, and the selection of a GREAT & ACCEPTABLE Leader(s), we, and many of our wonderful and very brave allies and partners, will work tirelessly to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction, making it economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever before. IRAN WILL HAVE A GREAT FUTURE. “MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN (MIGA!).” Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP”
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 6, 2026
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