No deal with Iran except unconditional surrender,' Trump says

"There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER! After that, and the selection of a GREAT & ACCEPTABLE Leader(s), we, and many of our wonderful and very brave allies and partners, will work tirelessly to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction, making it economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever before."

"Mediation should address those who underestimated the Iranian people and ignited this conflict. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that Iran is committed to peace in the region but prepared to defend itself, while some countries are engaging in mediation efforts to end the war."

"The conflict has spread across the Middle East, igniting Iranian attacks across the Gulf and a war between Hezbollah and Israel, resulting in a mass displacement crisis in Lebanon. Iran has been launching missiles and drones at Israel and US interests and assets across the region."

Donald Trump has declared that any agreement with Iran must result in unconditional surrender, establishing maximalist war objectives for the United States. This stance rejects diplomatic compromise despite Iranian confirmation of mediation efforts to resolve the conflict. The ongoing war has expanded across the Middle East, triggering Iranian missile and drone attacks on Israel and US interests, a conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, and mass displacement in Lebanon. Iranian forces have targeted energy and civilian infrastructure in Gulf countries while largely closing the Strait of Hormuz, causing global oil price increases. Iranian leadership has expressed readiness for prolonged conflict and defense against potential US ground invasion, while calling for mediation that addresses those responsible for initiating hostilities.

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