ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic ultimatum to Iran, calling for the “unconditional surrender” of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid a rapidly escalating conflict now in its fifth day.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared that the U.S. knows Khamenei’s exact hiding location, calling him an "easy target"—but warned, “we’re not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now.” He added, “Our patience is wearing thin.”
Trump’s threat marks a turning point in the spiraling confrontation between Iran, Israel, and the United States, following multiple days of sustained Israeli strikes on Iranian military infrastructure.
Trump, who abruptly left the G7 summit in Canada to return to Washington, said the skies over Iran are now under “complete and total” American control, crediting superior U.S. technology and firepower.
Military tensions are reaching a critical level. Explosions rocked Iran’s key military facilities in Isfahan on Tuesday night as heavy Israeli shelling targeted suspected nuclear and missile infrastructure.
U.S. B-52 bombers are now stationed on Diego Garcia Island in the Indian Ocean, and American fighter jets have been involved in intercepting Iranian drones and missiles, according to U.S. officials cited by Reuters.
The White House confirmed that Trump met with top national security officials upon arrival, weighing further action as Israel signals readiness to permanently cripple Iran’s nuclear ambitions—with Trump’s backing.
