Trump Told G7 Iran Was About to Surrender as Conflict Rages On

A report by Axios reveals that President Trump told G7 leaders on a call that Iran was about to surrender. Concurrently, Iran's IRGC has launched a new phase of missile strikes targeting Israeli and US positions in the region. Trump has publicly vowed to totally destroy Iran's regime militarily and economically. Meanwhile, a CNN report suggests the US administration underestimated the likelihood of Iran moving to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Key Points: Trump Told G7 Iran Was Surrendering, Vows to Destroy Regime

  • Trump confident of victory in private G7 call
  • Iran launches 44th phase of missile operations
  • US underestimated Iran's Strait of Hormuz response
  • Conflict enters Day 13 with no retreat
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Trump told G7 leaders Iran was about to surrender: Axios Report

Axios reports Trump told G7 leaders Iran was about to surrender. Iran's IRGC launches new missile phase as Trump vows to destroy the regime.

"Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today. - Donald Trump"

Washington DC, March 13

US President Trump has told the Group of Seven countries on a call on Wednesday that Iran was about to surrender, reported Axios, citing officials of three G7 countries who were on the call.

The call came before Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed vengeance and urged citizens to continue their fight against the attacks by US and Israel.

The Axios report said that President Trump was as confident about the war's outcome in private as he is in public.

However, today, Trump signalled US' intention of going all out in its campaign against Iran's Islamic regime, warning Iran to watch out for what would happen today and saying that the US was winning the conflict despite what reports claimed.

"We are totally destroying the terrorist regime of Iran, militarily, economically, and otherwise, yet, if you read the Failing New York Times, you would incorrectly think that we are not winning. Iran's Navy is gone, their Air Force is no longer, missiles, drones and everything else are being decimated, and their leaders have been wiped from the face of the earth. We have unparalleled firepower, unlimited ammunition, and plenty of time - Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today. They've been killing innocent people all over the world for 47 years, and now I, as the 47th President of the United States of America, am killing them. What a great honour it is to do so," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said it had launched the 44th phase of its Operation True Promise 4, targeting a series of key military sites in Israeli-occupied lands and US bases across West Asia.

IRGC said the operation began with a heavy barrage of Kheibar Shekan missiles, each carrying a one-ton warhead, which hit multiple strategic locations, including Israeli military positions in the Palestinian territories, Tel Aviv, Eilat, and West Al-Quds.

The commander of Iran's Khatam al Anbiya headquarters Major General Ali Abdollahi said in a statement that Iranian armed forces will stand to the "last breath" against enemies. The enemy, he added, will be "forced to pay the price for its crimes."

Earlier, a CNN report said that the administration of US President Donald Trump reportedly underestimated the likelihood that Iran would close the strategic Strait of Hormuz in response to US military strikes.

CNN sources revealed that while planning for the ongoing military operation, the Pentagon and the National Security Council did not fully anticipate that Iran would attempt to close the waterway, despite long-standing contingency plans developed by the US military for such a scenario.

Officials from the US Departments of Energy and Treasury were present at some planning meetings before the operation began, but CNN sources said the detailed economic forecasts and interagency analysis that typically shape major decisions were not central to the discussions.

The conflict has already entered Day 13 and neither side is showing any side of moving back.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The rhetoric from both sides is alarming. Claiming Iran is about to "surrender" seems completely disconnected from the reality on the ground, where they are launching major operations. This overconfidence could lead to a catastrophic miscalculation.
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Priya S
As an Indian, my main worry is for the thousands of our citizens working in the Gulf region. Their safety is paramount. The MEA should be ready with evacuation plans if this escalates further. Praying for peace. 🙏
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Aman W
The US seems to have repeated the same mistake of underestimating their opponent. Didn't they learn from history? Iran has shown resilience for decades. This "surrender" talk is just for domestic audience, but the world pays the price.
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Kavya N
It's day 13 and no end in sight. The human cost is terrible. India has always advocated for dialogue and peaceful resolution. We have good relations with both sides; maybe our diplomacy can help de-escalate? Hope so.
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Michael C
With respect, I have to criticize the reporting a bit. The article jumps between Trump's statements and Iranian operations without much analysis on the strategic implications, especially for non-aligned countries like India who are heavily impacted.
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Vikram M

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