'Expected him to be unpopular': Trump shocked by Khamenei funeral turnout

US President Donald Trump expressed surprise at the large turnout at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, stating he expected the Iranian leader to be unpopular. Trump suggested the mourning might be 'fake' and noted Iran's desire to resume negotiations, which are paused until funeral proceedings conclude. He also mentioned the potential for military action but ruled it out to preserve negotiation leverage.