The last wars fought to "unconditional surrender" were against Germany and Japan -- 1945 -- look at them now -- so Iran ponders --count on Islam to save Iran -- or surrender -- I think surrender is the choice ========= [excerpts] The president later gave remarks at the White House around 10 p.m. Saturday night. Flanked by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump confirmed the air strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and laid the blame squarely on Iran. It was short and to the point. The commander-in-chief called Iran the “bully of the Middle East” and the number one state sponsor of terror in the world. He went on to say the nation and its terrorist proxies have been chanting “death to America” and “death to Israel” – and actually killing “our people” – for the last forty years. “I decided a long time ago that I would not let this happen. It will not continue,” he declared. Iran must now make peace, he explained, or “future attacks will be far greater – and a lot easier.”
“There will be either peace, or there will be tragedy for Iran far greater than what we have witnessed over the last eight days,” Trump warned. “Remember, there are many targets left.” [...]
What Happens Next? It Depends on Iran
During his White House address, President Trump clearly stated that if Iran doesn’t make peace, those “many targets” can be taken out easily and likely within minutes. That said, he did reportedly convey through back-channel discussions that no further strikes were planned. Israel, as well, says it will hold off on any additional action until Iran responds. [all of it]