Trump says no deal with Iran is possible without ‘unconditional surrender’
The Facts
- Trump said in a social media post that there would be no deal with Iran except “unconditional surrender.”
- Trump said that after Iran’s surrender and the selection of “GREAT & ACCEPTABLE” leader(s), the U.S. and allies/partners would work to bring Iran back from “the brink of destruction” and improve its economy.
- Multiple outlets reported Trump made the statement on his Truth Social platform.
- Reuters reported Trump told it he wants to be involved in choosing Iran’s next leader.
- The BBC reported that U.S. and Israeli forces continued launching strikes as the conflict approached a second week.
- The BBC and Forbes reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed about a week earlier, and that it remained unclear who would lead Iran afterward.
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What exactly did Trump say about ending the conflict with Iran?
Trump wrote that there would be “no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,” and said that only after surrender and the selection of “GREAT & ACCEPTABLE” leader(s) would the U.S. and allies work to rebuild Iran’s economy. Reuters,CNBC
Did Trump indicate the U.S. would influence Iran’s future leadership?
Reuters reported Trump said he wants to be involved in choosing Iran’s next leader, and Trump’s post also referenced the “selection” of “GREAT & ACCEPTABLE” leader(s) after surrender. Reuters
How long did the White House say military operations might last?
The BBC reported White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said the administration expected military operations to last four to six weeks. BBC
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