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Following a major Israeli strike on Iran, speculation is mounting over whether the deaths of several senior Iranian officials could open the door to renewed diplomatic efforts. In a recent phone call, President Donald Trump characterized the operation as a success and hinted that key hardliners within the Iranian leadership may no longer be in the picture.

“Iran should have listened to me,” Trump stated. “I gave them a 60-day warning — and today is day 61.” He added, “The people I was dealing with are dead. The hardliners.” When pressed for clarification, he responded, “They didn’t die of the flu. They didn’t die of Covid.”

While Trump did not identify individuals by name, the comment follows multiple reports that senior members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and figures tied to the country’s nuclear program were among those killed in the Israeli strikes. These individuals were often viewed as influential in shaping Tehran’s more confrontational stance toward Western negotiations.

The timing of their deaths — coinciding with a significant military escalation — has raised questions about whether internal dynamics in Iran could be shifting. If those resistant to diplomacy have indeed been removed from power, it may impact Iran’s posture in any future talks regarding its nuclear program or regional activities.

President Trump emphasized that now may be the time for Iran to reconsider its position. “They should now come to the table to make a deal before it’s too late,” he said, without elaborating on what a new agreement might entail.

Whether the deaths of key hardliners were intentional targets or a byproduct of broader military objectives remains unconfirmed. However, the potential change in Iran’s internal leadership structure could affect how the country engages with external powers going forward.

International observers and regional governments will be watching closely to see how Iran responds in the coming days — diplomatically, militarily, or otherwise. While no direct pathway has been laid out, the combination of leadership losses and public signals from the U.S. suggest a possible turning point.

Whether this is coincidence or the result of coordinated strategy remains unclear — but the strategic implications could be significant.

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