US President Donald Trump stated that Iran’s next supreme leader will require approval from Washington to remain in power, emphasizing his desire to prevent future conflicts over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, dismissed Trump’s comments, asserting that the selection of a new leader is solely the responsibility of the Iranian people. Tensions have escalated recently following a joint US-Israel attack on Iran, which has sparked retaliatory strikes from Tehran.
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