Trump says he wants a role in choosing Iran's next leader

Donald Trump said he believes the United States should be involved in selecting Iran's next supreme leader. He stated he seeks a leader who is friendly to U.S. interests, telling Reuters and Axios that he 'must be involved' or 'must approve' the choice.

His comments come as conflict intensifies in the region. Multiple outlets reported the remarks, which frame U.S. involvement in Iran's leadership succession as a policy goal.