Trump open to meeting Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated a potential willingness to meet with Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, stating that such a meeting could occur depending on how negotiations unfold. Trump made these remarks during an appearance on the "Pod Save America" podcast, responding to a question about Khamenei's involvement in U.S.-Iran dialogue aimed at ending the Iran war.

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He is absolutely involved. I think they respect him a lot.

Trump described Khamenei as someone who is "absolutely involved" and suggested that the Iranian people hold him in high regard. "I would like to meet him. I think we'll end up meeting at some point, depending on how things shake out," Trump said. He also noted reports about Khamenei's health but affirmed that the leader's approval is necessary for any negotiations.

The president framed the Iran war as a success for the U.S., citing the defeat of Iran's military. "Iran is a big success, and we'll see what happens," he stated, emphasizing that the U.S. is in the process of finalizing an agreement. He added that if the deal doesn't materialize, the U.S. will find alternative solutions.

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I would like to meet him. I think we'll end up meeting at some point, depending on how things shake out.

Regarding Iran's nuclear program, Trump asserted that Iran has already agreed not to acquire nuclear weapons. This point has been a subject of discussion in the ongoing post-war negotiations, alongside issues such as Iran's handling of highly enriched uranium.

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They have already agreed not to have nuclear weapons.