Trump Says Diplomacy With Iran Will Be “Much Easier” After Khamenei’s Death

President Trump said that he believes he can easily reach a diplomatic solution with Iran after killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in strikes on Saturday.

Trump told CBS News’ Robert Costa Saturday night that making an agreement with Iran will be “much easier now than it was a day ago, obviously, because they are getting beat up badly.”

He also said that he knows who is currently in charge in Iran following the death of the Ayatollah — who had final say in almost all aspects of political and public life.

“I know exactly who, but I can’t tell you,” he said.

President Donald Trump oversees "Operation Epic Fury" from his Florida resort, Mar-a-Lago on Feb. 28, 2026.
President Donald Trump oversees “Operation Epic Fury” from his Florida resort, Mar-a-Lago on Feb. 28, 2026.White House via Getty Images

He also said there are “good candidates” for the next leader of the nation of 91 million people.