Trump Warns Iran: Next Leader Needs US Approval

0:00On March 8, President Donald Trump warned that Iran's next leader after Supreme Leader Kamenei won't last without United States approval. He made these comments during an interview on Sunday, following an Israeli strike that used detailed intelligence from the U.S. and Israel. That operation took out dozens of top Iranian officials over several months of planning. Trump explained he wants to avoid the need for repeated military actions every few years, like those the U.S. has done in Iran before. He stressed the goal is to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon and forcing future presidents into the same tough spots. In the interview, Trump compared the situation to Venezuela, where he approved an acting leader with ties to the previous regime after Nicholas. Maduro's capture. He said he would consider someone similar in Iran if they proved to be a strong choice. Trump also claimed his administration's moves have stopped Iran's plans to dominate the Middle East. He called Iran a paper tiger now, a far cry from their aggressive stance just a week ago.

1:01As this story develops, world leaders are watching closely for Iran's next steps in picking a successor.