Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei
Middle East,Donald Trump,Iran,Ayatollah Khamenei
President Trump told Fox News that he's "not happy" with Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.
Khamenei was named Iran's new leader over the weekend, according to Iranian state media, taking the place of his father, Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the war. "Fox and Friends" host Brian Kilmeade said he spoke with the president by phone Sunday, and Mr. Trump said, "I am not happy," with Mojtaba Khamenei's ascendance.
Last week, Mr. Trump called Khamenei a "lightweight" who would be "unacceptable" to lead Iran. The president has said more than once that he wants to be involved in approving Iran's new leadership.
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