President Trump returned to the White Home early on June 17, 2025, chopping his time brief on the G7 summit in Canada as a result of he stated he wished to give attention to the Iran-Israel battle.
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President Trump escalated his rhetoric towards Iran on Tuesday, issuing a menace on social media towards its Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and taking credit score for having “complete and total control of the skies over Iran.”
“We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there — We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now,” Trump stated in a publish.
That may be a rhetorical step additional than Trump had gone on Monday. He had been requested about whether or not he wished to see regime change in Iran, and replied: “I want to see no nuclear weapon in Iran, and we’re well on our way to making sure that happens.”
On Tuesday, Trump instructed that Iran would cross a crimson line if it attacked U.S. belongings within the Center East. “We don’t want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin,” Trump stated.
He had earlier instructed reporters that he did not assume Iran would strike U.S. belongings within the area due to the chance of retaliation. “Oh, we’ll come down so hard. If they do anything to our people, we’ll come down so hard. Then the gloves are off so beautifully,” Trump stated. “I think they know not to touch our troops. We’ll find out.”
The battle has divided Trump supporters
When Israel launched its strikes on Iran’s nuclear amenities final week, the White Home had sought to clarify that it was not concerned, issuing an announcement from Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Israel had carried out the strikes unilaterally.
However on Tuesday, Trump instructed on social media that the US was concerned to a point in any case. “We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran,” Trump stated, noting that American tools was getting used.
Trump additionally referred to as for “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” from Iran — and didn’t point out something about negotiating with Iran, which beforehand had been his focus. Earlier on Tuesday, reporters had requested Trump whether or not he would ship Vice President Vance and his particular envoy Steve Witkoff to barter with Iranian officers.
“Depends on what happens when I get back,” he instructed reporters touring with him from the G7 in Canada. “I don’t know. I’m not too much in a mood to negotiate.”
Trump has lengthy been identified for his “America First” ethos and non-interventionist stance, campaigning to disentangle the US from international wars. As Israel’s strikes on Iran have intensified, a few of his outstanding supporters have urged him to not get entangled within the battle.
Trump has bristled at a few of the criticism, notably from former Fox Information host Tucker Carlson. “Somebody please explain to kooky Tucker Carlson that, ‘IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!'” Trump posted on his social media platform.
On Tuesday, the White Home circulated an extended checklist of quotes from Trump through the years searching for to indicate that he has lengthy held the place that Iran’s nuclear program should be stopped.
Vice President Vance additionally weighed in on social media, saying Trump had proven “restraint” within the disaster however has the fitting to resolve to get extra concerned.
“He may decide he needs to take further action to end Iranian enrichment,” Vance stated. “That decision ultimately belongs to the president.”
