Trump claims people of Iran want him as Supreme Leader, says ‘No Thank You’

US President Donald Trump, while speaking at a Republican fundraiser event on Wednesday night in Washington, insisted that Iran still wants to make a deal. He said that Iran was negotiating but afraid to admit it openly.

While addressing the event, Trump said, “They are negotiating, by the way, and they want to make a deal so badly, but they’re afraid to say it because they figure they’ll be killed by their own people. They’re also afraid they’ll be killed by us.”

Trump says Iranians want me to be their Supreme Leader

Trump claimed that the people of Iran insist on making him the Supreme Leader of Iran but he is not interested in taking the position. He said, “We’d like to make you the next Supreme Leader. No Thank you! I don’t want it.”

This comes a day after Iran denied a 15-pointer plan offered by the US to pause the war in the Middle East.

🚨 President Trump on Iran: Iran is on its KNEES, begging for a deal, but they can’t say it publicly or they’ll get killed. “We’d like to make you the next Supreme Leader! NO THANK YOU, I don’t want it!” pic.twitter.com/QKBH2ViQ9x — Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) March 26, 2026

🚨 President Trump on Iran: Iran is on its KNEES, begging for a deal, but they can’t say it publicly or they’ll get killed.

“We’d like to make you the next Supreme Leader! NO THANK YOU, I don’t want it!” pic.twitter.com/QKBH2ViQ9x

— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) March 26, 2026

Abbas Araghchi says no plan to engage in negotiations with the US

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, on the proposal by the US, said in an interview on state TV that his government has not engaged in talks to end the war and that they do not plan on any negotiations.

The statement followed a report from Iranian state TV’s English-language broadcaster quoting an anonymous official as saying Iran rejected America’s ceasefire proposal and has its own demands to end the fighting, reported the Associated Press.

Officials from Pakistan, Egypt mediated on the 15-pointer US plan

Earlier, two officials from Pakistan, which transmitted the US plan to Iran, described the 15-point proposal broadly, saying it addressed sanctions relief, a rollback of Iran’s nuclear programme, limits on missiles and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil is shipped. An Egyptian official involved in the mediation efforts said the proposal also includes restrictions on Iran’s support for armed groups as per the Associated Press.

Following the denial of the 15-pointer plan given by the US, Iran launched fresh attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including strikes that hit a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, sparking a fire.

The Express Global Desk at The Indian Express delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read More

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram