– President Trump refuses to confirm U.S. military action against Iran
– Trump says he told Israeli PM to “keep going” amid Iran conflict
– Khamenei calls Israel’s airstrikes a “serious mistake”
– Trump demands “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER” from Iran
– Six-day war between Israel and Iran continues to intensify
Lead
President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday escalated rhetoric against Iran but withheld clarity on potential U.S. military involvement, saying cryptically, “Nobody knows what I’m going to do.” The comments, made during a press interaction at the White House, come amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran following targeted Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Background: Khamenei Speaks After Israeli Strikes
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday issued a stern televised address, marking his first public remarks since Israeli airstrikes hit critical Iranian nuclear facilities last Friday. The strikes, which occurred during the ongoing six-day war, have further destabilized the region.
Read More: Iran’s Supreme Leader Warns U.S. and Israel of “Irreparable Consequences”
Trump to Reporters: “Nobody Knows What I’m Going to Do”
When asked about the possibility of U.S. military intervention, Trump remained vague. “Nobody knows what I’m going to do,” he said. However, he confirmed encouraging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “keep going.”
Trump also reiterated that “Iran wants to make a deal, but it’s very late,” suggesting that diplomatic options may still be on the table, but rapidly closing.
Trump’s Social Media Threat: “We Know Exactly Where the So-Called ‘Supreme Leader’ Is”
On Tuesday, Trump made his strongest public comments yet via Truth Social, issuing a direct warning to Iran’s leadership and demanding “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER.”
— President Trump on Truth Social
In a separate post, Trump wrote in all caps: “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!”
Read More: Trump Demands “Unconditional Surrender,” Warns Iran’s Supreme Leader
Outlook
With both U.S. and Iranian leaders exchanging high-stakes warnings, the situation in the Middle East appears to be teetering on the edge of broader escalation. The ongoing Israeli-Iran conflict, now in its sixth day, has pulled Washington deeper into the diplomatic and military crosshairs.
Whether Trump will authorize a U.S. strike remains unclear. But his comments — both public and online — underscore a strategy of deliberate unpredictability amid rising regional volatility.
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