Iran Opens to U.S. Talks as Trump Signals Willingness

A senior White House official said on Sunday that Iran's 'new potential leadership' has signaled openness to talks with the United States after American and Israeli forces carried out a major strike on Tehran, including the killing of the country's supreme leader and other senior figures. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, and noted that President Donald Trump says he is 'eventually' willing to talk, but for now the military operation continues unabated.

Trump told a magazine interview that Iran's new leadership wants to talk, and that he has agreed to engage, though timing remains unclear.

U.S. Central Command said B-2 stealth bombers struck Iran's ballistic missile facilities with 2,000-pound bombs, a move that mirrors the approach taken in a prior operation last year.

The Defense Intelligence Agency has noted in an unclassified assessment that Iran could develop a militarily viable intercontinental ballistic missile by 2035 should Tehran decide to pursue the capability.

Analysts caution that while a diplomatic opening could ease tensions, the situation remains fragile, with both sides reassessing red lines and the risk of escalation high if talks stall or faltering actions resume.

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