Trump calls Mojtaba Khamenei's election as Iran's leader a "big mistake"
Key Takeaways
- US President Donald Trump criticized appointment of the Ayatollah's son as Iran's supreme leader.
- Trump said he doubts the longevity of the new leader's rule.
- The new supreme leader is the Ayatollah's son, Mojtaba Khamenei.
Trump on Khamenei appointment
UNN presents Trump's comments as expressing doubt about the longevity of Mojtaba Khamenei's rule.
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UNN reports that Trump reiterated his opposition to the appointment.
The article offers no further detail on concrete steps Trump or others plan to take beyond the cited statements.
The UNN piece was published in Kyiv on March 9 2026 at 06:51 PM and shows 13513 views.
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