Washington DC, March 11 -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) avoided directly answering whether the United States could declare victory in its conflict with Iran if late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, continues to hold influence in the country's leadership.

Speaking to reporters before departing for Ohio and Kentucky, Trump said he would not comment on the political future of Iran's leadership but highlighted the scale of US military action against the country.

"I don't want to comment on that," he said when asked whether victory would be possible if Mojtaba Khamenei remained in power. "But I will tell you I just spoke with various countries, the leaders of various countries, you'll have a list...