Trump unhappy with Iran's new Supreme Leader

US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran's new Supreme Leader. Speaking to Fox News, Trump claimed Iran's missile capabilities had been weakened by recent US military actions, stating Tehran's regional influence had shifted. He asserted the US had dealt Iran a severe blow and warned ships should not fear crossing the Strait of Hormuz despite tensions. Trump's comments follow Mojtaba Khamenei's selection by Iranian state television to succeed his late father. The US President stated Mojtaba 'won't last long without my approval'.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/09/trump-reacts-as-mojtaba-khamenei-selected-irans-new-supreme-leader/