Trump declared that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the Iranian leader, is an unacceptable successor, wanting a leader who will bring peace to Iran.

In a phone call with journalists from Axios, American President Donald Trump acknowledged that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is the most likely successor. However, Trump deemed this possibility unacceptable, comparing it to his intervention in Venezuela, where he influenced the power takeover by Vice President Delcy Rodriguez.

He stated that he does not want a leader who will continue Khamenei's policies, which could lead to a new military conflict for the U.S. in the next five years. Trump's comments come in the context where American officials, including the Secretary of Defense, have denied that operations in Iran aim to change the regime, focusing instead on degrading the country's ballistic capabilities. Although Mojtaba Khamenei is the favorite for succession, the Iranian regime is delaying the official announcement regarding the new leader.