"Nobody knows who is the leader, so there is no one that can announce surrender," Trump said, according to two officials briefed on the call. While claiming Iran was about to surrender, he also suggested there were no officials left alive in Tehran with the power to make that decision."
"In a message read out on state television Thursday, Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to avenge Iranian "martyrs" and open new fronts in the war "where the enemy has little experience and is highly vulnerable." Khamenei said Iran will continue to threaten the Strait of Hormuz, where attacks on tankers have already pushed oil prices above $100 a barrel."
"All of the other leaders urged Trump to end the war quickly, stressing that the Strait of Hormuz must be secured as soon as possible, two officials briefed on the call tell Axios. Trump said the Hormuz situation is improving and that commercial ships should resume operations in the area."
On Day 14 of the conflict, Iran demonstrates resilience with no indication of imminent surrender or regime collapse. The Iranian leadership, now under Mojtaba Khamenei, vows to avenge martyrs and open new military fronts while threatening critical shipping routes. Trump declared victory in Operation Epic Fury during a G7 call, claiming Iran lacks leadership capable of announcing surrender. However, G7 allies express grave concern about economic consequences, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz, where tanker attacks have pushed oil prices above $100 per barrel. Trump remains ambiguous about war objectives and timelines, leaving international leaders uncertain about U.S. intentions for conflict resolution.
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