Trump, no longer ‘in the mood’ for further negotiations, demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’
US President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that he is seeking Iran’s “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER” and that Washington is only holding off on assassinating Islamic Republic Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei “for now.”
Trump’s comments, delivered via social media, suggested a more aggressive stance toward Iran, as he weighs whether to deepen US involvement in the conflict.
“We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there — We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin,” he added.
Trump, in the opening days of the conflict, rejected a plan presented by Israel to kill Khamenei, according to a US official familiar with the matter.
In a subsequent two-word post minutes later, Trump wrote, “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER.”
Earlier Tuesday, Trump claimed, “We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran,” apparently referencing the US-made equipment used by Israel. [Continue reading…]