BREAKING: Trump Says Iran’s New Leadership Wants To Talk

President Donald Trump said Sunday that potential new leadership figures inside Iran have signaled a willingness to open talks, even as U.S. and Israeli military operations continue across the country.

According to Trey Yingst, a senior White House official told Fox News: “President Trump said new potential leadership in Iran has indicated they want to talk and eventually he will talk.”

“For now, Operation Epic Fury continues unabated.”

The comments come amid one of the most significant escalations in U.S.–Iran tensions in decades. The joint U.S.–Israeli military campaign, reportedly dubbed “Operation Epic Fury,” has involved widespread airstrikes and missile attacks targeting Iranian military infrastructure, command centers, and strategic assets.

“President Trump said new potential leadership in Iran has indicated they want to talk and eventually he will talk. For now, Operation Epic Fury continues unabated,” a senior White House Official told Fox News.

— Trey Yingst (@TreyYingst) March 1, 2026

The conflict intensified dramatically following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in a coordinated strike on his compound in Tehran. His death has thrown Iran’s political system into uncertainty, raising questions about succession and control over the country’s military and security apparatus.

While Trump’s comments suggest a possible diplomatic opening, U.S. leadership has made clear that military operations remain ongoing. Officials have described the campaign as a “major combat operation,” aimed at dismantling Iran’s missile capabilities and disrupting command-and-control networks.

Heavy bombardment has been reported in Tehran and other major cities. Explosions have also been confirmed in Isfahan, Karaj, and parts of southern Iran. Communication networks inside the country have reportedly faltered, limiting independent verification of damage and casualty figures.

Iran has responded with retaliatory missile and drone launches targeting U.S. military installations and allied sites across the region. Israeli missile defense systems have been activated multiple times in recent days, and U.S. bases in the Gulf have heightened security measures.

Civilian casualties remain difficult to independently confirm. Iranian authorities have accused U.S. and Israeli forces of striking non-military sites, including residential areas.

The possibility of talks could signal an emerging shift within Iran’s leadership structure following Khamenei’s death. For now, the White House’s message appears twofold: military pressure continues, but the door to diplomacy is not closed.

This is a developing story…