I do not accept Khamenei’s son…Trump’s big statement on the selection of Iran’s next Supreme Leader

New Delhi : After the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled Iran for 37 years, in air strikes, a huge vacuum of power has been created in Tehran. This is the second time after the Islamic Revolution of 1979 when the country has to choose a new leadership. meanwhile. US President Donald Trump has taken a tough stance and made it clear that he does not accept hereditary rule. Trump has demanded to include America in the process of leadership selection.

Trump’s blunt warning

Let us tell you that in a recent interview, Donald Trump has given a big statement on the future of Iran. He clearly said that Ayatollah’s son Mojtaba Khamenei is not acceptable to him as the next supreme leader of Iran. Trump stressed that he wants to see a face in Iran that will promote peace and harmony in the region. He also demanded that America should have an important role and participation in the process of selecting Iran’s new leadership.

Strongest contender for Mojtaba succession

Mojtaba Khamenei, who has been one of his father’s closest associates. Narrowly escaped the recent air strikes. He has very strong relations with the Iranian cleric organization and the elite Revolutionary Guards. However, Iran’s constitution has long criticized hereditary rule. In such a situation, not only is there international pressure on Mojtaba’s claim, but there is also an ideological war going on within Iran between fundamentalists and reformists. He is the strongest contender for succession.

Selection by 88 member panel of experts

Iran’s new supreme leader will be selected by a panel of 88-member experts. Experienced Shia religious leaders are included in this panel. Whose candidature has already been approved by the Guardian Council. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has indicated that a new successor could be chosen this week. The post of supreme leader is paramount in Iran. Because only he has the final say on all important policy decisions like nuclear program and war. This post is considered very powerful.

Trump’s intervention could complicate matters

The Iranian leadership is currently standing at a crossroads. On one hand there is an influential name like Mojtaba, and on the other hand there is pressure from the ideals of the Islamic Revolution regarding hereditary power. The list of possible candidates also includes radicals who want an all-out war with the West and reformists who are in favor of improving diplomatic relations. Trump’s intervention could make this internal conflict more complicated. Due to which new uncertainty has arisen in the area. This political crisis is very deep.