I said, no, thank you” Trump says Iran offered him the job of the Supreme Leader

While speaking at a gathering of republican funds, he continued to claim that the Iranian leadership had unofficially suggested that he become the future supreme leader of the Islamic Republic, a proposal he said he had rejected.

We'd like to make you the next supreme leader. No, thanks. I don't want”, Trump said, adding, “There's never been a head of country who wanted that job less than the head of Iran”.

The remarks come amid uncertainty within Iran's leadership following the assassination of Ajatollah Ali Khamenei last month, broadcast Telegrafi, Periscope.

His son, Mojataba Khamenei, was raised to the position of supreme leader, but has not appeared publicly since the beginning of the conflict, with reports showing he may have been injured in the attacks.

He also stated that secret discussions were ongoing, claiming Iran is interested in a ceasefire, but is hesitant due to concerns about domestic consequences. /Telegraphy/