Trump Claims 48 Iranian Leaders Killed in US-Israel Strikes, New Leadership Seeks Talks

US President Donald Trump claimed that 48 senior Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, were killed in joint US-Israeli strikes described as a major success progressing rapidly. Trump stated that Iran's new leadership has expressed willingness to negotiate, and he has agreed to talks, though no timing was specified. The military operation targeted key Iranian military infrastructure amid escalating regional tensions, with ongoing assessments by US and Israeli forces.