Ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations to end the conflict that began with strikes killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei shape expectations for direct contact between President Trump and his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei. Trump has stated he would be honored to meet the new leader if a deal halts enrichment or related hostilities, while earlier remarks questioned Mojtaba's selection and called for U.S. involvement in the succession process. Recent comments noting the sides are "getting along quite well" reflect tentative diplomatic signals amid the war's fourth month. Progress toward an agreement, any scheduled summits, or shifts in Iranian positions on core issues like sanctions relief remain the main variables that could enable or delay talks before key resolution dates.