Trump Says Iran's Islamic Republic Leadership Has Been 'Neutralized,' No Longer Holds Power It Had a Week Ago

President Donald Trump stated that the leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran has been "neutralized" and no longer holds the power it possessed a week ago. Trump said he has no objection to a religious leader remaining in Iran, but stressed it depends on who that person is. He added that Iran must have fair and just leadership that performs well and treats the United States, Israel, and other Middle Eastern countries appropriately.