India, March 26 -- US President Donald Trump has made a striking claim during a political fundraiser, saying that people from Iran asked him to become the country's next Supreme Leader - an offer he said he declined immediately.

Trump shared the remarks while speaking at a fundraising event, drawing attention at a time when tensions between the United States and Iran remain high. According to multiple reports, he said Iranians approached him with an unusual proposal.

He told supporters that 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."

His statement quickly sparked debate and reactions across political and diplomatic circles, especially as Ir...