, March 9 -- Trump declines to comment on Mojtaba Khamenei appointment; Lindsey Graham criticises move

US President Donald Trump has declined to comment on Iran's reported appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei, saying only "we'll see what happens" when asked about the development in an interview, according to The Times of Israel.

Trump also indicated that any decision regarding ending the conflict with Iran would be taken jointly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

"I think it's mutual. a little bit. We've been talking. I'll make a decision at the right time, but everything will be taken into account," the Israeli news outlet quoted Trump as saying.

During the interview, Trump also urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to grant a...