Trump’s Vague Surrender Demand Faces Escalating US-Israel War on Iran
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Live updates show the US-Israel campaign against Iran intensifying, with Trump offering only a vague description of an unconditional surrender and leaving open the possibility of ground troops, as Iran’s IRGC claims it can sustain a large-scale war for at least six months. Israeli strikes hit Tehran and Beirut amid a flurry of regional attacks (Kuwait, UAE, Saudi), while China and other nations call for restraint and a return to diplomacy. The day also features a dignified transfer for six U.S. service members, Trump’s posturing on carriers and criticism of the UK, and ongoing casualty tallies shaping the narrative.
- Trump says Iran being ‘decimated’ but refuses to rule out US troop deployment – Middle East crisis live The Guardian
- Iran sends first significant message of de-escalation, but with a major caveat CNN
- Pezeshkian says his comments on attacks on Gulf countries ‘misinterpreted by the enemy’ The Times of Israel
- Iranian President’s Apology to Neighboring Gulf States Showcases Leadership Rifts The New York Times
- Iran's president apologizes for strikes on neighbors as strikes pound their cities NPR
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