India, March 6 -- President Trump declared Thursday he must play a role in selecting Iran's next leader, labeling the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son "unacceptable" as the Middle East war entered day 6. The conflict widened with Israeli strikes in Lebanon and Tehran, plus first Iranian drones on Azerbaijan. Trump told ABC News to "forget about" Iran's post-war future after US destroys its nuclear program.

Why Does Trump Want a Say in Iran's Leadership Choice? Trump called Khamenei's son "unacceptable" in an Axios interview, injecting uncertainty into the expanding war. The remarks came amid sixth-day hostilities. US Gulf allies face interceptor shortages from relentless Iranian missiles/drones, per CBS News. Trump aims to shape power v...