BREAKING: Trump threatens Khamenei, demands unconditional surrender

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, labeling him an “easy target” and stating that the United States’ patience is “wearing thin.”

According to online media sources, Trump also demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” in its ongoing confrontation with Israel.

In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump declared that the U.S. knows the exact location of Iran’s top leader.

“We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding,” he wrote.

Trump added that while Khamenei remains safe for now, it would not stay that way indefinitely.

“He is an easy target, but is safe there – We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now.”

Trump’s warning came amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, with both nations engaged in days of missile exchanges following what Israel described as a preemptive strike against Iranian targets.

Trump emphasized that the U.S. does not want to see missiles fired at civilians or American military personnel, but cautioned that American restraint was not unlimited.

“Our patience is wearing thin,” he added.

In a follow-up post, Trump made his intentions toward Iran unmistakably clear, demanding “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” from Tehran.

His direct call for capitulation marks a significant escalation in rhetoric and suggests a shift in the U.S. stance from indirect support for Israel to potential direct confrontation with Iran.

These remarks came just two days after reports surfaced that Trump had blocked an Israeli plan to assassinate Khamenei.

According to media accounts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had considered a targeted operation against the Iranian leader but was reportedly advised against it by Trump.

On Monday, Netanyahu sought to downplay any perceived disagreement with Trump over the matter, telling reporters, “I wouldn’t rush to conclusions.”

While the Trump administration has previously denied direct involvement in the Israeli strike that triggered the current bout of missile fire, the former president’s recent posts suggest that the U.S. might now be prepared to take a more assertive role. His statements indicate a willingness to consider direct military action, or at least to publicly threaten it, in order to support Israel’s goal of curbing Iran’s influence in the region.

Trump’s comments come at a moment of increased volatility in the Middle East.

The recent exchange of fire between Iran and Israel has raised international concerns, with many fearing a broader regional conflict.

Against this backdrop, Trump appears to be aligning the U.S. even more closely with Israel’s position, signaling a hardline approach to Tehran.

The former president returned to Washington, D.C., on Monday, cutting short his trip to Canada, where he had been attending a Group of Seven (G7) summit.

His early return was reportedly prompted by the escalating situation between Iran and Israel and the need to hold high-level discussions on national security.

On Tuesday, Trump was scheduled to convene with his senior national security advisors in the White House Situation Room to discuss the evolving conflict and assess the next steps.

The meeting is expected to shape the U.S. response amid growing fears of escalation.

Trump’s messaging on social media reflects a departure from traditional diplomatic channels and underscores his preference for direct, confrontational rhetoric.

By publicly targeting Iran’s top leader and issuing explicit demands, Trump is signaling a more aggressive posture that could increase pressure on Tehran but also risk further inflaming tensions in an already fragile region.

As the Israel-Iran standoff continues, Trump’s strong words indicate that he is prepared to take the confrontation to a new level if necessary.

Whether this translates into actual military engagement remains to be seen, but the former president’s tone has clearly shifted toward confrontation rather than containment.

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