Trump discusses Iran conflict with advisors

President Donald Trump met with his national security team in Washington to talk about the growing tension between Israel and Iran. The meeting, which lasted over an hour, came after Trump publicly called for Iran to give up completely, posting on social media that he wanted "unconditional surrender" from the country. He also warned Iran’s leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hinting at a possible strike but later said there were no plans to harm him "for now."

The discussion in the White House Situation Room focused on whether the U.S. should join Israel’s attacks on Iran, as the two nations have been exchanging missile strikes for six days. Trump’s strong words, including claims that the U.S. controls Iran’s skies, have raised fears that America might get involved in the conflict. After the meeting, Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, though no official statement was released.

Trump’s actions followed his early return from a Group of Seven meeting in Canada, where he dismissed talk of a ceasefire. Meanwhile, new reports suggest Iran’s nuclear facilities at Natanz may have been damaged, adding to the tension. European leaders, like EU diplomat Kaja Kallas, are urging calm to prevent a larger war. The situation remains uncertain as the world watches Trump’s next moves.