Trump says people US had in mind to lead Iran are dead

Washington, Mar 3 (PTI) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said “someone from within” the Iranian regime might be the best choice to take power once the US-Israel campaign is finished.
     Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's toppled Shah, is not someone that his administration has considered in depth to take over.
     As far as possible leaders inside Iran, “the people we had in mind are dead,” Trump said.
     “I guess the worst case would be do this, and then somebody takes over who's as bad as the previous person, right? That could happen," Trump said. "We don't want that to happen.”
     Iran's leaders are scrambling to replace Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years.
     It's only the second time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution that a new supreme leader is being chosen. Potential candidates range from hard-liners committed to confrontation with the West to reformists who seek diplomatic engagement. (AP) SCY
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