As the US-Israel war with Iran enters its second week, US President Donald Trump has said he will accept nothing short of Tehran’s “unconditional surrender”. Trump made the remark on Friday on Truth Social, hours after Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that several countries had begun mediation efforts. “There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” Trump wrote. Trump said the operational goals included destroying Iran’s missile and military capabilities, preventing the country from acquiring nuclear weapons, and ultimately toppling its regime. The US also said that it should have a say in the new leadership selection in Iran and Trump must be involved in the process.

Source: Indian Express March 07, 2026 06:13 UTC