United States President, Donald Trump, raised eyebrows on Tuesday with a string of fiery messages suggesting escalating involvement in the growing conflict between Israel and Iran.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared that the United States now has “complete and total control of the skies over Iran,” crediting American-made military technology for the development.
While he stopped short of directly naming Israel, the remarks came amid speculation over possible U.S. support for Israeli military operations.
“No one does it better than the good ol’ USA,” Trump stated, praising American aerial supremacy in the region.
In a separate and more pointed message, Trump addressed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stating that the U.S. is fully aware of his location.
“We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
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“He is an easy target, but is safe there – We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now,” he wrote after declaring “total control” over Iran’s airspace.
“But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin.”
The post added a grim undertone to the ongoing crisis, indicating that patience with Iran may be wearing thin.
Not long after, Trump followed up with a stark demand: “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” fueling further speculation about U.S. intentions in the spiraling Middle East conflict.
Returning early from the G7 summit in Canada on Monday, Trump was scheduled to convene with senior national security officials in the White House Situation Room, just as tensions between Iran and Israel reached new heights.
While maintaining that the United States is not yet directly involved in the hostilities, Trump hinted that American intervention may be on the horizon.
He reiterated that Iran could still accept a previous deal offered to end its nuclear ambitions, but emphasized he was no longer interested in temporary solutions.
“I don’t want a ceasefire,” Trump said aboard Air Force One. “I want a real end.”
His tone suggested that the window for diplomacy is closing, fast.
