President Trump claimed he has agreed to talk with Iran's new leadership after strikes killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He stated that Iran's leadership had indicated willingness to engage in dialogue.
Ali Larijani, Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary, ruled out any negotiations with the United States. He dismissed reports of Iranian initiatives to resume talks through intermediaries.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran has always been open to diplomacy. He criticised the timing of the strikes, noting the US attacked during ongoing nuclear negotiations.