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Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as Iran projects defiance
Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera2026.03.09Updated 26d ago

US president, who had warned against selecting Mojtaba Khamenei to lead Iran, says new supreme leader may not ‘last’.
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Former US President Trump criticized Iran's appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader, warning that he may not "last" in the position. Trump had previously cautioned against this selection. The appointment represents Iran's leadership transition and has drawn international scrutiny regarding regional stability and US-Iran relations.
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