Donald Trump has made a startling claim, alleging that Iran once considered offering him the position of supreme leader, a role currently held by figures within the Islamic Republic’s highest clerical authority. Speaking at a Republican gathering in Washington, Trump said he declined the supposed offer, insisting he had no desire for such power. The claim, however, has not been acknowledged or confirmed by officials in Iran, leaving analysts questioning the context and credibility behind the statement. The remarks come at a time of heightened tensions between the US, Iran, and Israel. Trump also voiced discontent over the reported rise of Mojtaba Khamenei, while referencing discussions with Benjamin Netanyahu on regional strategy.

President Donald Trump has publicly asserted that a coordinated US military strike on key Iranian targets prevented what he described as an imminent nuclear threat and a potential World War III scenario. Trump claims that Iran’s nuclear program was severely damaged before a weapon could emerge and that this decisive action effectively halted Tehran’s ability to carry out an attack on the United States or its allies. WATCH