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

Following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in coordinated US-Israeli strikes, US President Donald Trump stated that Iran's new leadership has expressed willingness to engage in talks, which he has agreed to. Trump noted that some Iranian officials involved in prior negotiations are no longer alive due to recent military actions. A senior White House official confirmed the openness to dialogue but emphasized that military operations continue. Details about the new Iranian leadership and timing of talks remain unspecified.