Trump says Iran’s new supreme leader ‘cannot live in peace’

"I don't believe he can live in peace," Trump said in an interview with Fox News, referring to Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ali Khamenei who has been installed as Iran's new supreme leader.

Trump also praised the early results of the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, saying the outcome had been "way beyond expectation."

Trump praises early results of strikes on Iran

Trump said the joint operation, launched on Feb. 28, had already destroyed thousands of targets.

He said US forces had knocked out roughly half of Iran's missiles in the opening strike, which he described as decisive.

"When we attacked them first, we knocked out 50% of their missiles and if we didn't, it would have been a much harder fight," Trump said.

Trump says talks with Iran still possible

Asked whether he would speak with Iranian leaders, Trump said talks were possible depending on the terms.

"I'm hearing they want to talk badly," he said. "It's possible, depends on what terms."

Trump also said he was surprised that Iran had targeted Persian Gulf countries in retaliation for the US and Israeli strikes.