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Trump: I Must Personally Get Involved in Choosing the Next Leader of Iran

Published March 5, 2026, 17:13
Trump: I Must Personally Get Involved in Choosing the Next Leader of Iran

Former US President Donald Trump, in an interview with Axios, stated that he believes his personal involvement in choosing the next leader of Iran is necessary, as he did in Venezuela. He expressed his opposition to the potential succession of Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the Supreme Leader, whom he considers unsuitable and dangerous. Trump argued that such a development could lead to a new war in five years if the same policies continue. He wants to get personally involved to produce a leader who will bring “harmony and peace” to Iran, rejecting the prospect of succession through the existing system. In addition, Trump commented on the Israeli political scene, calling on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to grant clemency to Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that he does not want anything to distract Netanyahu from the war with Iran. These statements highlight Trump's personal approach to foreign policy and his desire to exert direct influence on critical geopolitical issues.