Trump Calls Iran's Leader 'Easy Target' in Explosive Tweet
President Donald Trump sparked global attention with a provocative tweet targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling him an "easy target" and demanding his "unconditional surrender" amid rising hostilities between Israel and Iran.
Ama Boah
Never one to mince words, President Trump took to social media yesterday, declaring Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei an ‘easy target’ and demanding his ‘unconditional surrender’ as Israel-Iran hostilities neared a flashpoint. The provocative statement came hours after Trump abruptly departed the 51st G7 Summit in Canada to convene an emergency meeting of his National Security Council (NSC), underscoring the gravity of the crisis.
Trump’s Tweet: A Direct Challenge to Tehran
Taking to his favored platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote:
"Khamenei knows he’s an easy target. Iran’s pathetic regime is on its last legs. Time for unconditional surrender—no more games. America stands with Israel, and we will finish what the weak leaders before me couldn’t." “We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran.”- He said.
The tweet, posted on June 17, 2025, reflects Trump’s long-standing hardline stance against Iran, echoing rhetoric from his first term when he withdrew the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) and imposed crushing sanctions. His latest remarks suggest a potential escalation in U.S. involvement, though the White House has yet to clarify whether military action is being considered.
G7 Exit and Emergency NSC Meeting
Trump’s early departure from the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada raised eyebrows among allies, with officials later confirming he returned to Washington to address the Israel-Iran conflict. Sources within the administration reveal that Trump’s NSC discussed options ranging from bolstering Israel’s missile defenses to preemptive strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
International Reactions
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Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump’s "unwavering support," calling Iran the "root of Middle East chaos."
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Iran:
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G7 Allies: European leaders, including France’s Emmanuel Macron, expressed concern over Trump’s unilateral tone, urging "restraint and dialogue."
What’s Next?
With Trump’s history of unpredictability and Iran’s refusal to back down, analysts warn the situation could spiral into a broader conflict. The Pentagon has reportedly placed U.S. forces in the region on high alert, and oil prices surged amid fears of a supply disruption.
As the world watches, Trump’s demand for Iran’s "unconditional surrender" sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown—one that could define his second term and reshape the Middle East.
Updates to follow as the situation develops.
Source:
Aljazeera
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