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Trump says he's 'not happy' with Iran's choice of new supreme leader

President Donald Trump said he's "not happy" with Iran's new supreme leader choice as Mojtaba Khamenei takes power. Military operation results exceed expectations

U.S. NewsBy James CrawfordMarch 10, 20261 min read

Last updated: April 1, 2026, 10:39 PM

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Trump says he's 'not happy' with Iran's choice of new supreme leader

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President Donald Trump said he is "not happy" with Iran’s choice of a new supreme leader but that early results from Operation Epic Fury have been "way beyond expectation."

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was installed as the next supreme leader.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump sits at a table monitoring military operations during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, with U.S. flags visible behind him, in Washington, United States, on March 2, 2026. (The White House via X Account/Anadolu via Getty Images))

"I don’t believe he can live in peace," Trump said in an interview with Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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James Crawford

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James Crawford is a national correspondent covering breaking news and domestic affairs across the United States. With over a decade of experience in investigative reporting, he has covered major stories from Capitol Hill to Main Street. His work focuses on the policies and events that shape American life.

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