Trump Claims Iran Near Surrender in Call with G7 Leaders
Axios reported that U.S. President Donald Trump claimed during a Wednesday phone call with Group of Seven leaders that Iran was on the verge of surrendering, amid escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.
The claim came as the on-ground situation remains complex, with Iran showing no signs of capitulation. Within 24 hours, Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new leader, emphasized continued confrontation against the United States and its allies. Trump reportedly stated, "I eliminated a cancer that threatened all of us."
G7 leaders expressed concerns over the war's serious economic consequences and urged Trump to end the conflict swiftly. They stressed the need to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route, as quickly as possible.
Khaama Press additionally reported heightened regional tensions following a claim by an Iran-aligned militia in Iraq of downing a U.S. military refueling aircraft. U.S. Central Command confirmed a KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq, killing four crew members, with the cause under investigation.
Hasht-e Subh noted all other G7 leaders requested a rapid end to the war. The developments underscore fragile security in the Middle East, raising fears of broader regional conflict.
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