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Trump Claims to Have 'Three Very Good Candidates' for Iran's Leadership

Published March 2, 2026, 09:11
Trump Claims to Have 'Three Very Good Candidates' for Iran's Leadership

Donald Trump, in a phone interview with the New York Times, stated that he has three candidates lined up to lead Iran following the war initiated by the US and Israel. He refrained from revealing their names, stating he would do so upon completion of the operation, expected to last four or five weeks according to both him and Israel. Trump reiterated his intent to “avenge” the deaths of three American soldiers, warning of potential further casualties. He urged Iranian patriots to overthrow their government, offering US support. In statements to the Daily Mail, Trump estimated the US operation against Iran would last “four weeks or less.” He also claimed that US forces destroyed and sank nine Iranian vessels and inflicted significant damage on the headquarters of Iran’s naval forces. Trump also warned the Revolutionary Guards and Iran’s “military police” to surrender, offering them amnesty or threatening them with death. This stance demonstrates his determination to complete the operation against Iran and bring about a regime change in the country. Overall, Trump's statements indicate an escalation of tensions in the region and a clear commitment to military intervention with the goal of destabilizing the Iranian regime and replacing it with a government more aligned with US interests.