India, March 26 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the people of Iran had asked him to become the Supreme Leader and added that he is not interested. While speaking at a fundraiser event, Trump said Iranians asked him, "We'd like to make you the next Supreme Leader," and shared his reply to the prospect: "No, thank you, I don't want it."

Trump's comments come at a time when Iran and the US are countering each other on negotiations for a possible ceasefire. While the US claims to have carried out "productive talks" with Iran, Tehran has rejected claims of any direct or indirect talks on this front.

Upon being asked whether Trump has any idea of anyone taking over as Iran's supreme leader, the president said, "There has n...