President Trump on Tuesday delivered a chilling warning to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that the United States knows his exact location but wouldn't "take him out" ... at least not yet.
Trump, in a series of Truth Social posts, has been updating the situation in Iran, noting that the country's military airspace has now been completely shut down.
"We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran. Iran had good sky trackers and other defensive equipment, and plenty of it, but it doesn’t compare to American-made, conceived, and manufactured 'stuff,'" he wrote. "Nobody does it better than the good ol’ USA."
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— DOD Rapid Response (@DODResponse) June 17, 2025
Just under 30 minutes later, the President followed up with an update that would likely catch the attention of Khamenei.
"We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding," Trump claimed. "He is an easy target, but is safe there - We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now."
Trump suggested Khamenei's safety is contingent on the protection of civilians and the American military in the region.
"We don’t want missiles shot at civilians or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin," he warned. "Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 17, 2025
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Minutes later, President Trump provided a bottom-line demand in the ongoing effort to prevent Iran from continuing with their nuclear program.
It was a two-word ultimatum: "Unconditional Surrender."
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— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 17, 2025
These social media posts have to be especially concerning to Khamenei, as reports have indicated it was Trump who held Israel back on their plans to assassinate the Supreme Leader.
"We communicated to the Israelis that President Trump is opposed to that. The Iranians haven't killed an American, and discussion of killing political leaders should not be on the table," a United States official told Axios.
Now, he seems on the verge of greenlighting the escalation of actions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would not rule out taking such action, saying Khamenei's demise would “end the conflict” between the two nations.
Trump's comments seem to suggest there is no out for Iran at this point. The time for negotiating has passed and Iran, unfortunately, missed its opportunity.
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