US President Trump’s clear warning to Iran: Be prepared for unconditional surrender, not surrender
On June 17, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, demanding Iran’s “unconditional surrender” amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
In a series of posts, he claimed the U.S. has “complete and total control” of Iran’s skies and stated that the U.S. knows the location of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling him an “easy target” but adding that the U.S. would not kill him “for now” to avoid retaliation against American civilians and troops.
Trump emphasized that U.S. patience was “wearing thin” and urged Iran to stop firing missiles at civilians or American soldiers. These statements followed Israel’s ongoing airstrikes on Iran, which began on June 13, targeting nuclear and military facilities, prompting Iranian missile retaliation.
Trump’s posts coincided with his early departure from the G7 summit in Canada to meet with his national security team in Washington, D.C., signaling potential U.S. involvement in the conflict.
Israel iran conflict june 2025
In June 2025, Israel and Iran engaged in a direct armed conflict, escalating their decades-long shadow war. On June 12, Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion,” targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, military bases, and leadership, aiming to disrupt its nuclear program.
Strikes hit Natanz, Isfahan, and military sites, killing senior IRGC commanders and nuclear scientists. Iran retaliated with “Operation True Promise III,” firing ballistic missiles and drones at Israeli cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa, causing civilian casualties.
By June 17, the conflict entered its fifth day, with both sides exchanging missile and drone strikes. Israel claimed air superiority, targeting Iran’s oil, gas, and state media infrastructure, while Iran struck Israeli residential areas and energy facilities.
Casualties included over 220 in Iran (mostly civilians) and at least 24 in Israel. Oil prices surged, and global markets faced volatility.
U.S. President Donald Trump, on June 17, demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” via Truth Social, claiming U.S. control of Iranian skies and warning against attacks on U.S. assets.
Trump left the G7 summit early to address the crisis, seeking a “complete give-up” by Iran rather than a ceasefire.
Diplomatic efforts faltered, with U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Oman canceled. G7 and EU leaders urged de-escalation, while Iran signaled openness to diplomacy if Israeli attacks stopped. The conflict risked broader regional escalation, with Iranian proxies like the Houthis active and potential threats to the Strait of Hormuz.