Trump open to talks with Iran as conflict deepens in Middle East

The Guardian - World News ConflictNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by Julian Borger in London and Jason Burke in JerusalemMarch 1, 2026 at 09:54 PM

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Amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, Donald Trump expressed openness to negotiations with Iran following US-Israeli air strikes. These strikes, aimed at overthrowing the regime, resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and numerous other officials. Iran retaliated with missile attacks, causing casualties and prompting an emergency UN Security Council meeting where Iran accused the US and Israel of deliberately targeting civilian areas. The conflict has triggered a surge in oil prices and raised concerns about global economic stability. Both sides have reported casualties, including civilian deaths and military losses, as the fighting continues.

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Nine Israelis have so far died in Iranian missile counter-strikes.

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Amir-Saeid Iravani said hundreds of civilians had been killed or injured in the US-Israeli strikes.

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Oil prices jumped 10% to $80 a barrel for Brent crude.

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Donald Trump said he was prepared to talk to what was left of the Iranian leadership.

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Iranian state media said that 165 people had been confirmed dead in a bomb attack on a girls’ primary school.

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Fox News 30% Eyal Zamir 30% UN 40% Minab 40% Amir-Saeid Iravani 50% CIA ×260% Tehran ×260% Ali Khamenei ×270% Israel ×380% United States ×280% Donald Trump ×390% Iran ×7100%

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