U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is willing to meet with Iran’s new leadership following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In an interview with the American media outlet The Atlantic on Sunday, Trump stated that Iran’s new leaders have expressed a desire to engage in talks with the United States, and he has agreed to do so. He added that such discussions should have taken place earlier.

The remarks come amid shifting dynamics in Iran after the death of its supreme leader and amid heightened regional tensions. The report also referenced related developments, including Iran’s claim of a missile strike on the Israeli prime minister’s office and U.S. acknowledgment of three aircraft crashes in Kuwait. Additionally, the United States and Gulf allies have described Iran’s recent actions as dangerous.

The potential dialogue between Washington and Tehran could mark a significant turn in U.S.–Iran relations, though no timeline or agenda for the talks has yet been disclosed.