Donald Trump has issued an update about Iran's new Supreme Leader - who the president suggested may be dead. Trump told reporters the US had been negotiating with Iran, but had not been talking to Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the previous Supreme Leader who was killed in the initial strikes. "We have not heard from the son," he told reporters. Speaking today, Trump said he was halting attacks on Iran while negotiations continue. However, Iran has denied that talks are even taking place.

Source: Daily Mirror March 23, 2026 18:48 UTC