President Trump confirms willingness to talk with Iranian leaders amid ongoing military operations against Iran in early March.
Trump Willing to Hold Talks with Iran
President Trump said that potential new leaders of Iran have signaled willingness to talk, and he will eventually speak with them. Currently, the Epic Fury operation continues uninterrupted, according to a White House representative. This was in response to questions about Trump’s earlier declaration to “The Atlantic” that Iranian representatives want to talk with the US and that he agreed to talks. Trump did not reveal when these talks might occur or who approached American authorities about it.
Trump’s Declaration to The Atlantic
“They want to talk and I agreed to talk, so I will talk with them,” Trump stated in an interview with the magazine. He also claimed that “most people died.” “Some of those we dealt with died because it was a big hit. They should have done it earlier. They could have made a deal, but they were cowards,” he said.
Administration Priorities Questioned
“Despite Trump’s statements, his administration clearly indicates that the priority is bombardment, not talks,” commented Washington Post journalist John Hudson on platform X in response to the White House statement.
Four-Week Operation Timeline
US President Donald Trump told the British newspaper “Daily Mail” that he expects the operation against Iran to last “four weeks or less.” “It has always been a four-week process. We assumed it would take about four weeks. It has always been about a four-week process, so – however big and large a country Iran is – it will take four weeks or less,” the president said to the British tabloid.
Expected Casualties
In media conversations, Donald Trump also said his administration “expects casualties during such operations.” “We have three, we expect casualties, but ultimately this will be a wonderful solution for the world,” he said on NBC News. When asked what outcome he expects from the operation, he replied: “There are many outcomes that are good. First is their decapitation, getting rid of the entire group of killers and bandits. There are also many other outcomes. We could do a shorter or longer version.”
Suspending Attacks for Talks Uncertain
Journalists from NBC News asked the president if Americans would suspend attacks if talks occur. “I don’t know. If they satisfy us. They were not able to do it,” Trump replied.
Succession in Iran After Khamenei’s Death
Journalist Robert Stefanicki summarizes events in the Middle East on Sunday, March 1. In addition to military actions, there is the issue of succession after the death of Ayatollah Khamenei. In private circles, it is said that the list of candidates for the new Supreme Leader has long been narrowed down to three names, which Khamenei left in his political testament. Its content is known to only a few.
