"Today Iran will be hit very hard! The attacks will continue until they surrender or, more likely, completely collapse! Trump said in a social media post in the early hours of Saturday, as the US and Israel bombarded Tehran and other cities for an eighth day."
"Trump said the US is giving serious consideration for complete destruction and certain death, because of Iran's bad behavior to areas and groups of people that were not considered for targeting up until this moment in time, escalating military threats beyond previously established parameters."
"The idea that we would surrender unconditionally - they must take such a dream to the grave, Pezeshkian said in a speech, vowing Iran's continued resistance while maintaining that he instructed military forces not to attack nations not striking the Islamic Republic."
The US and Israel have intensified military operations against Iran over eight days, with President Trump announcing expansion of targets to include previously unconsidered areas and groups. Iran's new leadership, following the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei, maintains a defiant stance through continued missile and drone strikes on Israel and Gulf states hosting American forces. Despite Iranian President Pezeshkian's conciliatory rhetoric toward neighboring countries, Iran continues attacking Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE. The conflict has severely impacted energy markets, with Kuwait reducing production and Saudi Arabia defending oil infrastructure. Trump demands Iranian surrender or collapse, while Pezeshkian refuses unconditional capitulation.
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