President Trump announced the talks as the cease-fire between Israel and Iran entered a second day. It was unclear what format the discussions would take, or if they would lead to limits on Iran’s nuclear program.

Trump administration officials emphasized that the strikes were not intended to be the start of an all-out war with Iran, which vowed to defend itself. Pentagon officials said…

President Trump suggested that a new government could take over in Tehran, after his top aides said the U.S. did not desire all-out war. Iran vowed to defend itself after an…