In a provocative Truth Social post, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the United States has pinpointed the exact location of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, labeling him an “easy target” but safe for now, as no action is planned “at least for now.”
Trump demanded an immediate halt to missile attacks on civilians and American soldiers, warning, “Our patience is wearing thin,” and called for Iran’s “Unconditional Surrender” amid escalating tensions with Israel.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s highest religious and political authority since 1989, wields unparalleled power over the nation’s policies, military, and judiciary.
The statement coincided with a G7 summit in Canada, where leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States endorsed Israel’s right to self-defense while urging de-escalation in the Middle East, including a Gaza ceasefire.
The G7’s call for restraint follows intense Israel-Iran strikes, with reports confirming 224 deaths in Iran and 24 in Israel, stoking fears of a broader conflict.
Trump, cutting his summit attendance short, ordered the National Security Council to convene in the White House Situation Room to address the crisis. He urged Iran to negotiate, stating, “Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk… before it’s too late,” and emphasized, “IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON.”
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed hope for a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer noted a G7 “consensus for de-escalation.” China and Turkey also called for diplomacy.
With both sides entrenched, Trump’s stark ultimatum to Ayatollah Khamenei shows the urgent need for dialogue to protect civilians and avert a regional catastrophe.