Trump rejects settling Iran war as Tehran nears decision on new leader - Reuters
Trump rejects settling Iran war as Tehran nears decision on new leader Reuters
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"I personally apologise to neighbouring countries that were affected by Iran’s actions."
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
"If Iran did not surrender, it will be hit very hard!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Trump rejects settling Iran war as Tehran nears decision on new leader."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Today Iran will be hit very hard! Under serious consideration for complete destruction and certain death, because of Iran's bad behavior, are areas and groups of people that were not considered for targeting up until this moment in time."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Mr Trump's demand for the country's surrender is a dream."
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
"At some point, I don't think there will be anybody left, maybe to say 'We surrender.'"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I personally apologize to neighboring countries that were affected by Iran's actions."
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
Key People
Former Iranian politician and ally of Ali Khamenei.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Donald Trump is the former President of the United States.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed President Trump's demand for unconditional surrender as unrealistic, while apologizing to neighboring Gulf states for recent attacks.
President Trump indicated that the war with Iran may continue until Tehran's military and leadership are entirely eliminated, expressing disinterest in negotiations at this time.
President Trump warned of intensified actions against Iran, while Tehran's hardline clerics prepared to select a new supreme leader amid escalating tensions.
President Trump suggested that the conflict with Iran might only conclude once Tehran's military and leadership are completely incapacitated, expressing a lack of interest in negotiations.
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