Published: Mar 02, 2026, 24:45 IST | Updated: Mar 02, 2026, 24:45 IST
After joint U.S.-Israel strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials, tensions skyrocketed across the Middle East. President Donald Trump said Tehran’s new leadership has reached out for negotiations and that he has agreed to talk, signaling a possible diplomatic opening even amid ongoing hostilities. World leaders continue urging de-escalation, while the conflict’s future remains uncertain.