Trump: War Will End If Iran Surrenders Unconditionally
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US President Donald Trump said the Middle East conflict would only end if Iran surrenders unconditionally. He stated this amid rising military escalation that has pushed global oil prices higher.
Trump, via the Truth Social platform, stressed that his administration would not engage in new negotiations with Tehran.
‘There will be no agreement with Iran other than unconditional surrender,’ he said.
Washington’s hardline stance comes as military strikes in the region continue to intensify. Israel broadens air strikes in Lebanon and announced a major operation against Tehran.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said more than 3,000 targets in Iran had been attacked during the first week of the joint US-Israel military operation. Targets included command centres, air defence systems, missile launch sites, and the Iranian navy.
The conflict has not only affected the countries directly involved but also unsettled Gulf stability and the global energy and transport sectors. Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted, triggering a spike in oil prices.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged all parties to pursue diplomacy immediately. He warned that the conflict could spiral beyond anyone’s control.
‘We need serious diplomatic negotiations. The situation could get out of anyone’s control,’ he said.
Separately, Russian President Vladimir Putin pressed for an immediate ceasefire during a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
As the conflict expands, the White House stressed that the objective of the military operation is to ensure Iran is no longer a threat to the US. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said that once the objective is achieved, Iran would essentially be in a position of unconditional surrender.
Trump even said the United States stands ready to help restore Iran’s economy if the country is led by a figure acceptable to Washington after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Poll results by PBS News/NPR/Marist show 56% of Americans oppose Donald Trump’s military action against Iran amid deep congressional divisions.
In a latest post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that the State Department had relocated thousands of people from various Middle Eastern countries.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to neighbouring countries affected by the attack since the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi criticised the UN Secretary-General for being more concerned with the global economy than the slaughter of civilians, including 175 children in Minab.
The tanker Prima was struck by an Iranian kamikaze drone in the Strait of Hormuz (7/3) after disregarding warnings from the IRGC amid a total eight-day blockade of the world’s energy route.