Trump Demands Iran's Unconditional Surrender Amid Ongoing Conflict
Trump's Stance on Iran
On Sunday, Donald Trump expressed his desire for Iran to achieve "unconditional surrender" during a conversation with reporters aboard Air Force One. When questioned about his expectations from Tehran, he stated, "It's where they cry uncle or where they can't fight any longer and there's nobody around to cry uncle." Trump further emphasized that he is not currently interested in negotiating peace, even if Iran seeks it.
Reflecting on the progress made in the conflict, Trump claimed, "We've accomplished more in one week than anyone thought possible. We've wiped out their navy — 44 ships. We've wiped out their air force — every plane. We've wiped out most of their missiles... We've hurt them where it hurts." He asserted, "We're winning the war by a lot. We've decimated their whole evil empire. It'll continue, I'm sure, for a little while — but I'm very proud of the people. The parents were so proud," he added.
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Regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions, Trump remarked, "They said, 'We have the inalienable right to enrich.' They bragged about having 60% enriched fuel — enough for 11 bombs. They told me, 'We're not going to give you diplomatically what you couldn't take militarily.'" He criticized Iran after they accused the US of interfering with a desalinization plant, stating, "They are among the most evil people ever on Earth. They cut babies' heads off. They chop women in half... I know nothing about a desalinization plant other than to say if they're complaining about a desalinization plant, we complain about the fact that they shouldn't be chopping babies' heads off."
Trump on Russia's Role and Ground Troops
Trump on Whether Russia is Supporting Iran
When asked about allegations of Russian support for Iran, Trump responded, "I've had no indication of that whatsoever. If they are, they're not doing a very good job because Iran is not doing too well."
Will US Send Ground Troops in Iran, Trump Responds
Regarding the possibility of deploying ground troops to Iran, Trump indicated that it could happen but would require a "very good reason."
Trump on Russian Oil Sales to India
In response to a question about the announcement allowing certain Russian oil sales to India, Trump mentioned that if there were any actions to take, he would consider them to alleviate some pressure.