Trump Comments on Iran's Leadership Prospects Amid Military Strikes and Allied Coordination

US President Donald Trump discussed Iran's future leadership amid ongoing military actions, stating that several potential successors to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have been killed in recent strikes. Trump acknowledged significant degradation of Iran's military capabilities but warned that a new leader could be as problematic as the previous one. He suggested leadership change should come from within Iran. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed interest in coordinating post-conflict strategies with the US and allies.