Trump Tells CBS Iran Diplomacy Is 'Much Easier Now' After Khamenei's Death; Calls Strikes 'A Great Day'

In a phone interview with CBS News on Feb 28, President Trump said diplomacy with Iran is 'much easier now than it was a day ago — because they are getting beat up badly.' He called the first day of Operation Epic Fury 'a great day for this country, a great day for the world,' said Iran's retaliation was less than anticipated, and noted there are 'good candidates' to lead Iran. Trump confirmed the strikes killed about 40 Iranian officials.