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Trump Suggests Joint US-Iran Leadership, Including Ayatollah

First article: 23 mar. 2026, 19:29 | Last update: 23 mar. 2026, 20:34 | 4 sources | 4 articles

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Former US President Donald Trump has proposed an unconventional solution for Iran's leadership, suggesting a joint leadership structure that would include the Ayatollah. The proposal, made without detailed explanation, envisions a collaborative approach to governing the country. The suggestion comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.

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Trump proposes extraordinary ‘joint leadership’ of Iran alongside Ayatollah Foto: The Independent
The Independent 23 mar. 2026, 19:29 (2 hours ago) Fair

Trump proposes extraordinary ‘joint leadership’ of Iran alongside Ayatollah

The US president made the bizarre suggestion when speaking to reporters that both he and ‘the new Ayatollah’ could also control the Strait of Hormuz

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Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Could Be 'Jointly Controlled' Between US, Iran Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg 23 mar. 2026, 20:22 (1 hour ago)

Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Could Be 'Jointly Controlled' Between US, Iran

Anja Manuel, Aspen Strategy Group Executive Director and former US diplomat, about the latest developments in the war with Iran and US-China relations said it probably will take weeks before oil tankers might be able to navigate the Strait of Hormuz and any military operation to clear the waterway would be difficult (Source: Bloomberg)

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Trump says US and Iran 'want deal' as Tehran calls claim of talks ‘fake news’ Foto: ABC Australia
ABC Australia 23 mar. 2026, 20:30 (1 hour ago) Good

Trump says US and Iran 'want deal' as Tehran calls claim of talks ‘fake news’

Donald Trump says there have been "major points of agreement" in US-Iran talks to end the war. But Iran denies those claims.

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In a contest between Trump and Tehran, it’s tough to know who to believe Foto: Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning Herald 23 mar. 2026, 20:34 (1 hour ago)

In a contest between Trump and Tehran, it’s tough to know who to believe

Faced with a choice between a significant escalation (on a self-imposed deadline) or an off-ramp, Trump opted for the latter. He may yet be forced into changing tack again.

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