Trump Says Iran's New Leadership Seeks Talks Amid Ongoing Military Operations

Following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in recent US-Israel air strikes, US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with The Atlantic that Iran's new leadership has expressed willingness to engage in talks, which he has agreed to. Trump noted that some previous Iranian negotiators are no longer alive and suggested that earlier dialogue could have prevented escalation. A senior US official confirmed that potential new Iranian leaders have indicated openness to talks, while military operations continue.