“He is an easy target… We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now.”
President Donald Trump says the United States has full control of Iran’s airspace amid ongoing missile exchanges between Iran and Israel.
Posting on Truth Social, Trump claimed, “We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran,” boasting that Iran’s defenses are no match for American-made systems.
He added, “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. He is an easy target… We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now.”
Trump warned against attacks on civilians or American troops, saying, “Our patience is wearing thin.”
Despite U.S. claims of neutrality since the war began Friday, analysts believe Trump’s remarks suggest deeper involvement. Vice-President JD Vance said Trump “may decide he needs to take further action” against Iran’s nuclear programme, though he praised the president’s “restraint.”
Trump’s final message called for Iran’s “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,” escalating tensions amid continued U.S. military support to Israel.