Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran's president
The president also calls on Tehran to pick new leaders who are "acceptable" to the White House after six days of war.
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Notable Quotes
"There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We expect [the war] to last about 4 to 6 weeks, and we are well on our way to achieving those objectives, annihilating Iran's navy."
— Karoline Leavitt , Politician
"There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We expect [the war] to last about 4 to 6 weeks, and we are well on our way to achieving those objectives, annihilating Iran's navy."
— Karoline Leavitt , Politician
"There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Some countries have begun mediation efforts."
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
"apologized on Saturday for Iran’s attacks on neighbouring countries, suggesting it was the result of miscommunication in the ranks and insisted that it would stop from now on."
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
"Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Please accept my deepest condolences in connection with the assassination of the supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran ... committed in cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law."
— Vladimir Putin , Politician
"Iran is prepared for the possibility of a U.S. ground invasion."
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi , Politician
Key People
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
Supreme Leader of Iran.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Interim President of Venezuela who signed an amnesty bill approved by the National Assembly.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Iran's president leads the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Karoline Leavitt is the White House press secretary.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the President of the United Arab Emirates.
The President of Venezuela, involved in a long-standing political crisis.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi is Iran's Foreign Minister.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
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The president also calls on Tehran to pick new leaders who are "acceptable" to the White House after six days of war.
President Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender' and involvement in selecting new leadership, with plans to rebuild Iran's economy post-conflict.
President Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender' and involvement in selecting new leadership, with plans to rebuild Iran's economy post-conflict.
President Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran, indicating the conflict may continue until the Iranian regime collapses or the U.S. stance changes.
Israeli airstrikes target Beirut and Tehran amid escalating conflict, with Iran launching missiles at Israel and Gulf states.
Reports suggest Russia provided Iran with military intelligence to aid in strikes against U.S. assets amid escalating Middle East conflict.
President Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender' and expresses intent to influence Iran's future leadership.
President Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender' and involvement in selecting new leadership, with plans to rebuild Iran's economy post-conflict.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejects U.S. demands for unconditional surrender and apologizes for recent missile strikes on neighboring countries.
President Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender' and expresses intent to influence Iran's future leadership.
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