Trump Says Mojtaba Khamenei Joins War Talks, Seeks 1st Meeting
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Updated · The Guardian · Jun 3
Trump Says Mojtaba Khamenei Joins War Talks, Seeks 1st Meeting
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 3
Summary
Trump said Mojtaba Khamenei is directly involved in negotiations to end the war and said he would like to meet Iran’s supreme leader.
The remarks suggest Khamenei is playing a role despite not appearing in public since the war began and addressing Iranians only through written statements read by TV anchors.
US officials had previously said Khamenei was incapacitated or being treated for severe injuries from the same first-day bombing that killed his father, Ali Khamenei.
Trump said he did not know Khamenei’s condition, but added reports suggest he is “missing a lot of different parts” and said a meeting could happen “at some point.”
Why is Trump eager to meet Iran's new leader, whose appointment he previously called a 'big mistake'?
With talks ongoing, what 'new tools' and 'surprises' could Iran unleash across the region if diplomacy fails?
Can a deal truly end the war if it hinges on disarming Hezbollah, Iran's most powerful regional asset?
US-Iran Peace Talks Stalled: Trump, Mojtaba Khamenei, and the Global Fallout of the 2026 Conflict
Overview
As of June 2026, US-Iran relations are stalled by deep diplomatic and structural challenges. President Trump’s preference for direct talks has not led to a meeting with Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, whose rise followed his father’s violent death and has added uncertainty to Iran’s leadership. Peace talks remain slow due to indirect communication and Khamenei’s limited public presence. Core obstacles include unresolved nuclear demands, sanctions, and mutual distrust. Meanwhile, US-Israeli strikes have triggered regional instability, disrupted global energy markets, and heightened economic risks, while Iran’s internal power struggles and lack of popular legitimacy further complicate prospects for lasting peace.