US President Donald Trump announced his willingness to enter into talks with the Iranian side, revealing that the new leadership in Tehran had expressed a desire to communicate with him. This announcement coincided with US assurances that ongoing military operations were proceeding according to plan.
Media reports quoted the US president as saying that the new Iranian leaders initiated the request for talks, and that he agreed to the request. Trump indicated in his remarks that the Iranians should have presented practical solutions to the crisis earlier, instead of waiting until now.
On the ground, the US president provided an update on the progress of military operations, confirming that they are proceeding according to schedule. Trump revealed the toll of the recent strikes, announcing the killing of 48 Iranian military commanders in a single airstrike, according to Al Arabiya.
