Washington: US President Donald Trump asserted on Sunday that the new Supreme Leader in Iran would not remain in power for long without US approval. Trump stated, in remarks carried by international media outlets, that "the next Iranian leader will not stay in office without the prior approval of the United States."

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Trump added that "any election of a new leader in Iran requires US approval," emphasizing that "if he does not receive that approval, he will not last long in his position." These statements come amidst escalating political and military tensions in the region, accompanied by talk of potential changes in the Iranian leadership.