Donald Trump Demands Iran’s “Unconditional Surrender” and Claims to Know Ayatollah Khamenei’s Hiding Place
Amid soaring military tensions between Israel and Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday demanded the unconditional surrender of Iran, asserting that the United States knows exactly where Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding.
“We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding,” Trump wrote in a social media post. “He’s an easy target, but he is safe there – we are not going to take him out (kill him), at least not for now. But we will no longer tolerate missiles being fired at civilians or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin.”
A Clear Message
These belligerent declarations came as Trump abruptly left the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, cutting his visit short to urgently return to Washington and convene his national security team. Speaking to journalists aboard Air Force One, Trump stated:
“I don’t want a ceasefire… I want a real end… A total end.”
He also warned the 9.5 million residents of Tehran, urging them to flee amid the threat of massive airstrikes. Trump further claimed that the U.S. now holds full control of the airspace above Tehran—a statement that could signal the imminent deployment of strategic American bombers.
Toward a U.S. Offensive?
The President’s words hint at a potential direct military escalation between Washington and Tehran, possibly involving heavy aerial assets such as the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and the MOAB—the most powerful non-nuclear bomb ever used by the U.S.
“We’re not looking for war, but Iran must submit unconditionally—without negotiation, without delay.”
This hardline stance has been welcomed by some of America’s regional allies, while others—including France—have expressed concern over the risk of a full-scale war in the Middle East.
The Shadow of a Strike on Khamenei
Though Trump has stated he does not wish, “for now,” to physically eliminate Iran’s supreme leader, his public disclosure of knowing Khamenei’s exact location amounts to an unprecedented warning. It significantly ramps up pressure on a regime already weakened by Israeli strikes on its nuclear sites in Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan.
A Dangerous Historical Parallel
The U.S. demand for unconditional surrender echoes the rhetoric of the world wars of the 20th century. But this time, the situation is even more perilous, as it involves a country with an active nuclear program and strategic ties to both Russia and China.
As airstrikes continue to rain down, the specter of a regional conflict turning into a global war is a scenario that diplomats across the globe are desperately trying to avert.
Abderrazzak Boussaid – Le7tv
