Trump expresses dissatisfaction with Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei

President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, following his appointment over the weekend after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei. Trump labeled Mojtaba Khamenei a “lightweight” and emphasized the importance of U.S. approval for Iran’s leadership, warning that a successor as bad as the previous regime could pose significant risks. Khamenei, who has ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, is seen as having a short tenure ahead.

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