Trump's Demands and Market Impact"There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" Inside Israel, explosions could be heard as Israeli defenses activated to shoot down incoming Iranian fire. Meanwhile, Trump met with executives from seven defense contractors on Friday, who agreed to accelerate weapons production, the president said on social media. The administration has been pressuring contractors as Iran and other recent operations have drawn down supplies. Iran has cast the war as an unprovoked attack and describes the killing of its leader, Khamenei, as an assassination.

Source: Washington Post March 06, 2026 16:07 UTC