Trump Threatens Iran for Unconditional Surrender as Tensions Escalate
Trump Threatens Iran for Unconditional Surrender as Tensions Escalate
Tensions surge as Trump warns of hard action and Iran counters with a dream of surrender amid blasts at Mehrabad, signaling a dangerous turn in the standoff.
Donald Trump stated that Iran is being 'beaten to hell' and warned it 'will be hit hard today', also threatening 'complete destruction and certain death' for new targets after calling for 'unconditional surrender'.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed the surrender demand as a 'dream' and apologised for attacks on regional countries, promising to cease them. He made the statement in a pre-recorded address aired by Iranian state television on Saturday morning. Trump, meanwhile claimed that Iran's decision to halt strikes was a direct result of 'the relentless US and Israeli attack.' The statements followed explosions at Tehran's Mehrabad airport, with video footage showing a burning plane and plumes of smoke. Mehrabad airport is Iran's busiest commercial and main domestic hub, also serving the Iranian air force.
More than 30 Iranian vessels have been destroyed since Saturday, US Central Command has said. Warning sign that US troops could be headed for Mideast deployment: report; Trump administration officials have not ruled out sending U.S. troops to Iran. Trump says US military doing 'phenomenally' against Iran amid seven-day conflict. The situation underscores how quickly rhetoric has escalated and the risk of wider confrontation, even as officials urge restraint.
