White House demands unconditional surrender…
Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump announced that U.S. intelligence has pinpointed the location of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump declared, “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.” He further warned, “Our patience is wearing thin,” emphasizing that the U.S. seeks an end to the prospect of additional missile attacks from Tehran.
According to a White House official, President Trump’s claim of “complete and total control of the skies over Iran” refers specifically to U.S. military operations — not those of Israel.
The president’s remarks coincide with intensified Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities, including the Natanz nuclear site. The ongoing developments have led to widespread evacuations in Tehran and heightened international concern over a potential broader conflict. (RELATED: Trump Tells 10 Million In Tehran To Evacuate ‘Immediately’ As Israeli Strikes Intensify)
The Wall Street Journal has additional details on the escalating rhetoric:
The White House said the U.S. isn’t joining Israel’s attacks on Iran, amid speculation fueled by recent military buildup in the region. A third U.S. Navy destroyer entered the eastern Mediterranean Sea to help defend Israel from Iranian ballistic missiles, and a second U.S. carrier strike group is heading toward the Arabian Sea. Tanker aircraft that could potentially help refuel Israeli jet fighters also appeared to be heading to the region, according to flight trackers and people familiar with the matter.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said he had directed “the deployment of additional capabilities” to the Middle East to enhance U.S. forces’ “defensive posture” in the region.
While the Pentagon says the military buildup is purely defensive, it puts the U.S. on a firmer footing to join Israeli attacks on Iran should Trump decide to do that. Alternatively, it could be a tactic to pressure Iran to capitulate or make concessions.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday night, President Donald Trump declared that Iran is “very close” to developing a nuclear weapon. He emphasized that “all options are on the table” to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities.
When questioned about Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s earlier assessment that Iran was not actively pursuing nuclear weapons, Trump responded, “I don’t care what she said. I think they were very close to having” a nuclear weapon.
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NObody can trust Iran with any nukes. It is far too radical