The President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated this Tuesday that his country has "full control of the skies over Iran", and warned Iran that the path is "unconditional surrender."
The statements were published in separate messages on the Truth Social network, at a particularly sensitive time and after several days of cross-attacks between Tehran and Tel Aviv, which have resulted in hundreds of deaths.
In a bold and direct initial post, in which he praised his country's technological capabilities in the military field, Trump stated:
"Now we have total control over the skies of Iran. Iran had good aerial trackers and other defensive equipment, and in abundance, but they do not compare to those manufactured in the United States."
In the same message, he concluded: “No one does it better than the United States”, thus reinforcing his recurring speech of national supremacy, especially on issues of defense and security.
"UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!", he wrote in another very recent message, written in capital letters, in which he made it clear to Iran what path to follow.
Crisis in the Middle East: Attacks, Deaths, and Accusations
Trump's statements came just hours after abruptly leaving the G7 summit in Canada and returning to Washington for an emergency meeting with his National Security team.
His return was prompted by the intensification of attacks between Iran and Israel, which began last Friday following an Israeli bombing of nuclear facilities and military targets on Iranian soil.
Since then, violence has escalated.
In Iran, the attacks have left more than 200 people dead, including a large number of civilians.
In Israel, the missiles launched in retaliation from Tehran have caused at least 24 fatalities, raising regional and international alarm.
While Washington has officially denied its involvement in the Israeli offensive, Trump has suggested that these attacks were motivated by a deadline he set for Iran to finalize a new nuclear deal, which has recently expired.
Although he did not provide specific details, his hints raise suspicions about possible strategic or logistical support from the United States to its regional ally.
About the Iranian supreme leader: “I know where he is hiding.”
In another controversial turn, Trump also claimed on Tuesday to have information about the whereabouts of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, although he stated in a message on Truth Social that they will not kill him “at least for now.”
Even so, he warns that the "patience is running out" and that the Iranian supreme leader is "an easy target."
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