US President Donald Trump ruled out any deal with Iran, demanding “unconditional surrender” as the conflict entered its seventh day. He also floated the slogan “Make Iran Great Again,” promising economic revival after regime change.
Trump's remarks signal a hardening stance by Washington amid escalating tensions in Middle East.
Washington: As the conflict between the United States and Iran entered its seventh day, US President Donald Trump said there would be no negotiations with Tehran unless it agreed to “unconditional surrender.” His remarks signal a hardening stance by Washington amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
In a message posted on Truth Social, Trump declared that the United States and its allies would only consider rebuilding Iran after its current leadership steps down and a new “acceptable” leadership is chosen.
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“There will be no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender,” Trump wrote, adding that once a new leadership is in place, the US and its partners would work to make Iran economically “bigger, better, and stronger than ever before.”
Trump also used the phrase “Make Iran Great Again” (MIGA), a variation of his well-known political slogan, suggesting that the country could have a prosperous future after a change in leadership.
The US president recently said he wants the authority to help select Iran’s next supreme leader following the reported death of Ali Khamenei, who had been the country’s top authority. The demand has drawn attention internationally as it suggests a potential shift toward regime change in Tehran.
Meanwhile, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said that several countries have begun efforts to mediate in the conflict. In a post on social media platform X, he reiterated Iran’s commitment to peace but insisted that the nation would firmly defend its sovereignty.
Pezeshkian also argued that mediation should be directed toward those who “ignited the conflict,” an apparent reference to the United States and Israel.
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The ongoing hostilities between Washington and Tehran have heightened concerns across the Middle East and beyond. Diplomatic efforts are underway in several capitals to prevent the situation from escalating into a wider regional conflict.
Observers say the coming days will be crucial in determining whether diplomatic channels can ease tensions or if the conflict will deepen further.
