"Trump reportedly praised the results of Operation Epic Fury and told leaders: I got rid of a cancer that was threatening us all. At the same time, he acknowledged uncertainty about Iran's leadership following recent strikes, telling allies: Nobody knows who is the leader, so there is no one that can announce surrender."
"The remarks came as G7 leaders raised alarm over the widening economic consequences of the conflict, particularly as the regime threatened the vital global shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices surging. Officials said several G7 leaders pressed Trump to end the war quickly and secure the strait's shipping lanes."
"Hours after the call, Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued his first public message since taking power, vowing to avenge Iranian martyrs and open new fronts in the war where the enemy has little experience and is highly vulnerable."
During a private G7 virtual meeting, President Trump stated Iran was about to surrender and praised Operation Epic Fury's results, calling it eliminating a cancer threatening all nations. However, he simultaneously acknowledged not knowing who leads Iran, making formal surrender announcements impossible. G7 leaders expressed concern about economic consequences, particularly threats to Strait of Hormuz shipping routes and rising oil prices, urging Trump to end the conflict quickly. Trump claimed the Hormuz situation was improving and suggested resuming commercial vessel operations. Hours later, Iran's new supreme leader issued his first public message vowing to avenge martyrs and open new conflict fronts, while tankers were set ablaze off Iraq's coast.
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