Trump criticizes Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment amid Iran’s defiance

Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader, warning against his leadership amid escalating tensions in the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Following the appointment by Iran’s Assembly of Experts, Trump suggested Khamenei could meet a similar fate as his father, emphasizing he would not reveal his plans for dealing with the new leader. Despite Trump’s claims of imminent victory in the ongoing war, analysts noted Iran has shown resilience and there have been no significant internal uprisings against its leadership.

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