Trump says he’d “like to meet” Iran’s leader Mojtaba Khamenei
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In a recent interview, US President Donald Trump indicated that he would welcome a direct meeting with Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.
Speaking on the New York Post’s “Pod Force One” podcast, Trump stated that he and the Iranian leader “seem to be getting along quite well,” despite ongoing tensions in the region.
Trump claimed that Khamenei is actively involved in indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran.
“He’s involved. Absolutely,” Trump affirmed, adding that Iranian officials respect the Supreme Leader and that he provides approval for key decisions.
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, assumed the role of Supreme Leader in March In a recent interview, US President Donald Trump indicated that he would welcome a direct meeting with Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.
Speaking on the New York Post’s “Pod Force One” podcast, Trump stated that he and the Iranian leader “seem to be getting along quite well,” despite ongoing tensions in the region.
Trump claimed that Khamenei is actively involved in indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran.
“He’s involved. Absolutely,” Trump affirmed, adding that Iranian officials respect the Supreme Leader and that he provides approval for key decisions.
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, assumed the role of Supreme Leader in March 2026 following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during earlier US-‘Israeli’ strikes on Iran.
He has maintained a low public profile and has reportedly been recovering from injuries sustained in the conflict.
When asked about a potential in-person meeting, Trump responded: “I’d like to meet him. I’d like to meet everybody. I would like to meet him, and we probably will meet at some point, depending on how it all works out.”
The comments come amid a fragile ceasefire and continued indirect talks aimed at addressing Iran’s nuclear program. Trump reiterated that Iran has agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons, though broader peace efforts remain complex.
Observers note that Khamenei has not appeared publicly since the onset of the conflict earlier this year.
Reports suggest he communicates through intermediaries, with questions persisting about his health and decision-making capacity.
2026 following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during earlier US-‘Israeli’ strikes on Iran.
He has maintained a low public profile and has reportedly been recovering from injuries sustained in the conflict.
When asked about a potential in-person meeting, Trump responded: “I’d like to meet him. I’d like to meet everybody. I would like to meet him, and we probably will meet at some point, depending on how it all works out.”
The comments come amid a fragile ceasefire and continued indirect talks aimed at addressing Iran’s nuclear program. Trump reiterated that Iran has agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons, though broader peace efforts remain complex.
Observers note that Khamenei has not appeared publicly since the onset of the conflict earlier this year.
Reports suggest he communicates through intermediaries, with questions persisting about his health and decision-making capacity.
