Following joint Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran that triggered widespread conflict across the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated a readiness to engage in dialogue with Iran’s new leadership. The statement, reported by The Atlantic magazine, marks a potential shift toward de-escalation after days of retaliatory strikes that caused heavy casualties in multiple countries.

According to The Atlantic, Trump said Iran’s new leaders want to talk with his administration and that he plans to speak with them. He added that such discussions should have taken place earlier, describing the missed opportunity as a delay by Iran. However, when asked about the timing of the talks, Trump declined to comment, leaving the schedule uncertain.

The report, citing Al Jazeera as a source, comes amid ongoing regional instability, with Israel, Iran, and several Arab nations affected by the violence. The indication of possible dialogue suggests a tentative step toward easing tensions, though no concrete timeline has been set.