Trump says Iran leadership agrees to talks after US and Israel strike Tehran

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Edward HelmoreMarch 1, 2026 at 07:32 PM

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Following joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top officials, Donald Trump stated that Iran's leadership has agreed to talks. Trump announced the strikes on Saturday, citing "major combat operations in Iran." He told reporters on Sunday that Iranian officials "want to talk" but noted that some officials involved in previous discussions were killed in the strikes. Trump indicated that the strikes were justified due to Iran's actions over the past 47 years. He also claimed that 48 Iranian leaders were killed and that US military operations are "ahead of schedule." While expressing hope for a popular uprising in Iran, Trump remained noncommittal about potentially prolonging the US bombing campaign to support it.

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