President Trump says his ‘biggest problem’ is that ‘nobody knows who the hell is running’ Iran

US President Donald Trump has expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding Iran’s current leadership, saying Washington is facing difficulties determining who is effectively in charge of the country amid the ongoing conflict with Tehran.

The Times of Israel reported on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, that Trump made the comments while speaking about the latest developments in the confrontation between the United States and Iran.

According to the US president, members of what he described as Iran’s second tier of leadership have been eliminated, creating uncertainty over who now has control of the country.

“Their second group of leaders are gone, and the biggest problem I have is nobody knows who the hell is running the country,” Trump said.

Trump did not disclose the identities of the Iranian officials he was referring to, nor did he explain in detail how the reported losses had affected Iran’s governing structure.

His comments come at a time of heightened uncertainty over Iran’s political and military leadership following the confrontation with the United States and reports concerning the deaths or removal of senior Iranian officials.

The US president’s remarks point to a significant challenge for Washington, particularly its ability to determine who possesses decision-making authority in Tehran.

The uncertainty could also complicate diplomatic or military communications between the two countries if the United States is unable to establish which Iranian officials have the authority to make binding decisions on behalf of the government.

Trump’s statement therefore reflects wider concerns in Washington about the stability of Iran’s leadership and the direction the country could take as the conflict continues.

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