Trump Insists Iran Must Surrender Unconditionally Before Any Deal With U.S.
United States President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will not enter into any agreement with Iran unless the country agrees to what he described as an “unconditional surrender.”
The American leader made this known in a post on Truth Social on Friday, insisting that negotiations with Tehran would only happen after the current leadership structure is completely removed.
According to Trump, once Iran surrenders and a new leadership that is widely acceptable emerges, the United States and its allies would help rebuild the country and restore its economy.
“The U.S. will sign no deal with Iran except one that involves unconditional surrender,” he stated.
Trump added that after surrender and “the selection of a GREAT & ACCEPTABLE Leader(s), we, and many of our wonderful and very brave allies and partners, will work tirelessly to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction, making it economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever before.”
He further expressed optimism about the country’s future, writing: “IRAN WILL HAVE A GREAT FUTURE. ‘MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN (MIGA!).’”
The U.S. president has repeatedly suggested that he would like to see a new leadership in Iran that can promote peace and stability within the country.
Meanwhile, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a warning that any future Iranian supreme leader who continues to threaten Israel, the United States, or their allies could become a target.
“If he continues to threaten Israel, the U.S. and others, he will be a target for elimination,” Katz said.
On the other hand, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian indicated that diplomatic efforts might be underway, revealing that some countries have begun mediation efforts, although he did not mention their names.
“Let’s be clear: we are committed to lasting peace in the region yet we have no hesitation in defending our nation’s dignity & sovereignty,” Pezeshkian wrote.
“Mediation should address those who underestimated the Iranian people and ignited this conflict.”
The remarks come as hostilities continue to escalate across the region. Israeli warplanes reportedly carried out strikes in Beirut and Tehran on Friday, while Iran launched fresh retaliatory attacks targeting Israel and Gulf nations hosting U.S. military forces.
Casualties from the ongoing conflict continue to rise, with reports indicating that at least 1,230 people have died in Iran, more than 120 in Lebanon, and around a dozen in Israel. Six U.S. troops have also been reported killed.
