Trump backs Iran change; Tehran warns regional attacks

Washington-(Special Correspondent)/Web Desk)- US President Donald Trump expressed support for the idea that Iran’s next leader should come from within the country following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump mentioned Reza Pahlavi, describing him as “a very nice person,” but suggested that an internal figure might be a better choice to lead Iran.

Trump also stated that two rounds of joint US-Israeli strikes had eliminated several individuals he had considered as possible successors. “Most of the people we had in mind are dead. We now have another group, though reports suggest they may also be dead,” he said.

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be laid to rest in Mashhad, according to Iran’s state news agency.

The agency reported that funeral prayers and a large condolence gathering will first be held in Tehran.

The mourning ceremonies are scheduled to take place at Imam Khomeini Hall from today until Friday,

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An area near the US consulate in Dubai was seen with smoke rising into the sky, two witnesses told Reuters on Tuesday.

The US State Department did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

Unconfirmed reports suggest the US embassy in the Al Seef area may have been hit and that the strike was not intercepted.