The United States President Donald Trump has made a tongue-in-cheek claim that the Iranian leadership has informally offered him the position of Supreme Leader, but he has turned it down. Speaking to a Republican fundraiser, Trump reiterated the alleged ongoing negotiations with Iran, despite Iran’s repeated denial of any form of dialogue.
In his address to the gathering, Trump said that the Iranian leadership has expressed a desire for him to become the Supreme Leader, but he has declined. Trump stated that he wants to achieve a deal with Iran but is afraid to speak openly due to the ongoing threat from the country.
“America has stopped eight wars, and we have won one,” Trump said. “I would much rather not be the leader of any country, including Iran. They want me to be their leader, and I said no, thank you. I don’t want to be the leader of Iran.”
It is worth noting that after the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei last month, his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, was appointed as the Supreme Leader. However, since the war began, he has not appeared in public, and there have been reports of his injuries.
On this occasion, Trump also claimed that the United States has achieved significant success in the Middle East, with behind-the-scenes negotiations ongoing with Iran. However, Iran has denied any form of dialogue.
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In another development, a 12-year-old Afghan political refugee’s rapist has been identified. The Trump administration is reportedly considering various options to escalate the war in Iran, particularly if diplomatic efforts fail.
Germany has made it clear that it is not seeking a direct agreement with Iran to ensure its naval trade through the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has stated that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to ships from enemy nations.
A police officer’s mysterious death three years ago has been solved, with allegations that his own daughter poisoned him. Students have been chasing a professor around the campus, with a video showing a student attacking the professor with shoes while other students are seen harassing him.
Former Pakistani cricket captain and commentator Shoaib Malik has shared an interesting anecdote about spinner Usman Qadir’s first match. Iranian diplomats have identified a fake social media account spreading baseless claims.
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