Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

demmiblue

(39,637 posts) Thu Mar 5, 2026, 12:38 PM Mar 5

Exclusive: Trump says he must be involved in picking Iran's next leader [View all]

Source: Axios

President Trump told Axios in an interview Thursday that he needs to be personally involved in selecting Iran's next leader — just as he was in Venezuela.

Trump revealed this exclusively in an eight-minute phone call — his second conversation with us to explain his war planning.

Why it matters: Trump acknowledged that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei, is the most likely successor — while making clear he finds that outcome unacceptable.

For several days, the Iranian regime has postponed the announcement of the new supreme leader. But statements by Iranian politicians on Thursday suggested an announcement could be imminent.

Read more: https://www.axios.com/2026/03/05/iran-leader-trump-khamenei

26 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Exclusive: Trump says he must be involved in picking Iran's next leader [View all] demmiblue Mar 5 OP

... UpInArms Mar 5 #1

And if we can make a TV show out of it even better BeyondGeography Mar 5 #2

Pound sand, Mr. F*ckwad. lastlib Mar 5 #3

Response to Orange Bastard: "Eat shit, motherfucker." SoFlaBro Mar 5 #4

maybe Trump should travel to Tehran.... OGBuzz Mar 5 #5

Shit................... coming from a fraudster and someone that bragged about sexual hassling woman.......... turbinetree Mar 5 #6

I read in an article that Trump said he called the families--It is the only thing I have ever seen riversedge Mar 5 #16

Couldn't make time to go to Dover...........he should have been knocking on the door............. turbinetree Mar 5 #17

"Trump says he must be involved in picking Iran's next leader Ray Bruns Mar 5 #7

Saw brilliant satire post suggesting tRump himself be named supreme leader of Iran, why not? joanbarnes Mar 5 #8

Trump picking Iran leader badgolfer Mar 5 #9

I'm curious why Putin is so silent on Iran kimbutgar Mar 5 #10

He got what he needed out of them which was support while Biden with an office but now Putin has Trump. cstanleytech Mar 5 #13

Theory: Conflicting goals. Iran is an ally, but all the munitions used there aren't available to be sent to Ukraine. nt thesquanderer Mar 5 #21

Ya, like the people of Iran would accept that bullshit. cstanleytech Mar 5 #11

I think this is how World War III starts ... FakeNoose Mar 5 #12

I don't believe that Iran wants Jared. no_hypocrisy Mar 5 #14

ha ha. Good one!! riversedge Mar 5 #15

Trump is a never ending embarrassment. Way to show Iran how democracy works, Shitler! SunSeeker Mar 5 #18

All you can say is Ray Bruns Mar 5 #19

Trump is out of his mind LilElf70 Mar 5 #20

Senile geezer thinks he's king of the world Mysterian Mar 5 #22

He'd be looking at a long line of assassinations Bayard Mar 5 #23

STFU Donny Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 5 #24

Trumps committee:I don't like you, I don't like you... fujiyamasan Mar 5 #25

Who does Trump think he is...Putin? sop Mar 5 #26