Trump teases ‘good candidates’ to lead Iran after Khamenei’s death

Published February 28, 2026 10:44pm ET



President Donald Trump revealed that he has a potential leader in mind for Iran after strikes killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Khamenei was killed on Saturday after Israel struck his compound, ending his 36-year reign and leaving the regime in disarray as it moves to appoint a successor while joint U.S. and Israeli strikes continue.

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