Breaking news: Trump calls for Iran’s “unconditional surrender”
President Trump also threatened Iran’s supreme leader in his comments on social media.
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June 17, 2025, 3:23 p.m. ET

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Trump Calls for ‘Unconditional Surrender’ From Iran and Threatens Supreme Leader

President Trump declared that “we now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran.” The comments on social media came amid mounting evidence that the U.S. was considering joining Israel’s bombing campaign against Iran.

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