‘Khamenei’s lightweight son’: Trump shares Iran war update, insists US should have role in choosing next leader –

US President Donald Trump said that he wants Washington to play a role in choosing the next Iranian leader after the death of the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while denying the possibility that Khamenei’s son will succeed him.His statements come as tensions continue to escalate in West Asia following the February 28 joint US-Israeli military strike on Iranian soil that resulted in the killing of Khamenei and other prominent figures.

“They are wasting their time. Khamenei’s son is a lightweight. I should participate in the appointment, as is the case with Delsey.” [Rodriguez] “In Venezuela,” Trump said, according to what was reported by Axios, comparing his participation in the political developments in Venezuela last January.

Mojtaba described Khamenei as “unacceptable” and said he preferred a leader who could bring “harmony and peace” to Iran, warning that the continuation of his father’s policies could lead to renewed conflict with the United States in the future.The American president added, according to what was reported by Axios, “Khamenei’s son is unacceptable to me. We want someone who will bring harmony and peace to Iran.”Trump also said that Iran had reached out to Washington seeking negotiations amid ongoing US and Israeli strikes, but added that the request came too late.

“they [Iran] They call; They say, “How can we make a deal?” I said: I’m a little late. “Now we want to fight more than they do,” Trump said while speaking at an event with the Inter Miami soccer team on Thursday (local time).Tehran responded to the strike with waves of drone and missile strikes targeting US military bases in several Arab countries and Israeli assets across the region as the conflict enters its seventh day.

Israel also continued its strikes on Tehran while expanding its operations into Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah.Trump said the US military, working closely with Israeli forces, is targeting Iranian missile and drone capabilities as part of its ongoing Operation Epic Fury.“The United States Army, in cooperation with our incredible Israeli partners, continues to destroy the enemy well ahead of schedule and at levels never seen before.

“We are destroying more Iranian missiles and drone capabilities every hour.”He also claimed that Iran’s air and naval forces suffered heavy damage in the strikes.He added: “They don’t know what’s happening… Their navy is gone, 24 ships in three days… Their anti-aircraft weapons are gone, so they don’t have an air force… All their planes are gone… Their communications are gone, their missiles are gone, their launchers are gone, about 60 percent and 64 percent respectively.”The US President also warned Iranian military forces against surrendering, saying they would receive immunity.He said: “I once again call on all members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, army and police to lay down their weapons. They will only be killed. Now is the time to defend the Iranian people and help restore your country.”He added: “Accept immunity, we will grant you immunity, otherwise you will face absolutely certain death.”Trump also urged Iranian diplomats abroad to seek asylum and help shape what he described as the country’s new future.“We also urge Iranian diplomats around the world to seek asylum and help us shape a new and better Iran with great potential,” he added.Trump added: “The United States will ensure that whoever leads the country next, Iran will not threaten America or its neighbors.”