President Trump (left) and Iran's Supreme Leader Mozhtaba [Photo=Yonhap News]
President Donald Trump expressed a desire to meet Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mozhtaba Khamenei, who he noted is deeply involved in negotiations between the two countries. In an interview with the New York Post podcast "Pod Force One" on June 3, Trump stated, "He is clearly involved in the negotiations, and the Iranian side holds him in high regard."
Trump added, "I want to meet him, and I want to meet everyone. Depending on how things progress, I will probably meet him at some point."
Mozhtaba ascended to the position of Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in early March due to a U.S. and Israeli airstrike. He has not yet made any public appearances or delivered speeches, remaining in a hidden location while receiving updates on negotiations with the U.S. through a complex network of contacts, according to U.S. intelligence.
In related remarks, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on June 2 that Mozhtaba is alive and gradually increasing his involvement in the Iranian regime's decision-making.
Trump conveyed strong confidence regarding the ongoing peace negotiations with Iran, stating, "The negotiations are progressing rapidly. Iran will not possess nuclear weapons, and many other good things will happen in the future."
He expressed regret that minor conflicts are somewhat hindering the peace talks but maintained an optimistic outlook, suggesting that an agreement could be reached "quite quickly."
Additionally, Trump addressed rumors of discord with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, acknowledging that he was somewhat displeased with Netanyahu's ongoing conflicts with Lebanon, even admitting to using profanity during a phone call. However, he emphasized, "We have worked very well together. I like Bibi (Netanyahu) very much. I am a wartime president, and he is a wartime prime minister," reinforcing the strength of their relationship.
Trump added, "I want to meet him, and I want to meet everyone. Depending on how things progress, I will probably meet him at some point."
Mozhtaba ascended to the position of Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in early March due to a U.S. and Israeli airstrike. He has not yet made any public appearances or delivered speeches, remaining in a hidden location while receiving updates on negotiations with the U.S. through a complex network of contacts, according to U.S. intelligence.
In related remarks, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on June 2 that Mozhtaba is alive and gradually increasing his involvement in the Iranian regime's decision-making.
Trump conveyed strong confidence regarding the ongoing peace negotiations with Iran, stating, "The negotiations are progressing rapidly. Iran will not possess nuclear weapons, and many other good things will happen in the future."
He expressed regret that minor conflicts are somewhat hindering the peace talks but maintained an optimistic outlook, suggesting that an agreement could be reached "quite quickly."
Additionally, Trump addressed rumors of discord with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, acknowledging that he was somewhat displeased with Netanyahu's ongoing conflicts with Lebanon, even admitting to using profanity during a phone call. However, he emphasized, "We have worked very well together. I like Bibi (Netanyahu) very much. I am a wartime president, and he is a wartime prime minister," reinforcing the strength of their relationship.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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