U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric against Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, claiming that U.S. knows his location but won’t kill him “for now.”
Trump posted on Truth Social, “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding.
”He is an easy target, but is safe there. We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now.”
He added that the U.S. doesn’t want missiles shot at civilians or American soldiers, stating, “Our patience is wearing thin”.
In a separate post, Trump demanded Iran’s “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!”, fueling speculation about potential U.S. involvement in Israel’s attacks on Tehran’s leadership and nuclear facilities.
Trump also claimed that the U.S.has “complete and total control of the skies over Iran,” highlighting the use of U.S.-made weaponry.
This statement echoes a similar claim made by Israel, a key US ally in the Middle East.
The U.S. is deploying more fighter aircraft to the Middle East, including F-16, F-22, and F-35 jets, to bolster its military presence in the region.
Trump wants a “real end, not a ceasefire” to the Iran-Israel conflict and warned he’s “not in too much of a mood to negotiate”.
French President Emmanuel Macron cautioned that attempting to change the regime in Iran would lead to “chaos”.
The situation remained tense, with the U.S. and Israel closely monitoring Iran’s actions.
Trump’s statements have sparked questions about potential U.S. involvement in the conflict.
AFP
