In a statement issued by the Air Force One Plane After leaving the G7 summit in Canada at the end of June 16, President Donald Trump affirmed: I am not seeking a ceasefire. I want to see a complete surrender from Iran, and a permanent end to their nuclear program.
Then, in an urgent meeting with the National Security Council at the White House, Trump made it clear that the US could take action if Tehran continued to fire missiles at civilian targets or US military bases.
We know exactly where the Supreme Leader is hiding. He is an easy target... but it is not the right time, Trump wrote on the social network Truth Social. A few minutes later, he continued to declare in full bloom: U HONG WORK THAT IS!.
Mr Trump's shocking statements came as the US military suddenly deployed strategic bombers to the Middle East and Europe, raising concerns about the possibility of the US participating.
If Iran does not make a concession, the complete destruction of Irans nuclear program will be inevitable, something that Israel cannot do alone, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned.
In contrast, French President Emmanuel Macron called for restraint and opposed all efforts to change the regime in Iran by force. It would be a disastrous mistake, he said.
However, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the US has not made any move to show that it will directly participate in the war. The G7 message is to reduce escalation, he said.
However, the scene in Iran shows another reality. Israel has expanded its airstrike targets deep into Iranian territory, including oil and gas facilities, television stations and even the capital Tehran, where hundreds of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate. At least 224 Irans have been killed and more than 1,400 injured in just five days of fighting, according to Iran's Health Ministry.
Meanwhile, Iran responded with 20-30 missiles on the morning of June 17, slightly injuring 5 people in Israel - a figure believed to be a sharp decrease compared to previous counterattacks.
US Vice President JD Vance also warned: The president can decide to take stronger action. But the American people have reason to worry about a prolonged intervention.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left open the possibility of negotiations if Washington really wants a ceasefire. However, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu extinguished that hope: "We want three goals: Eliminate Iran's nuclear, missile and terrorist axis".
