Donald Trump hammers Iran with ‘biggest’ bombing yet demanding ‘unconditional surrender’

Donald Trump hammers Iran with ‘biggest’ bombing yet demanding ‘unconditional surrender’

Overnight, Iran endured another wave of missile attacks following the US’s latest escalation in the Middle East conflict. The strike, described as the administration’s most significant military operation to date, targeted key infrastructure and facilities within the country.

The US military announced that its seventh day of the Middle East war involved a concentrated assault on Iran, marking a critical phase of the ongoing campaign. Explosions and fire were reported in Tehran, with air sirens echoing through the city as the attack unfolded.

“We are substantially degrading their missile capabilities,” stated Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Fox Business. “Our campaign has been overwhelming, and we’ll hit the factories that build their weapons with precision.”

Smoke and flames rose from Mehrabad International Airport in the early hours, signaling the intensity of the strikes. Casualty figures have surged, with over 1,200 lives lost in Iran alone since the conflict expanded into neighboring regions and Lebanon.

President Donald Trump intensified the rhetoric, vowing to pursue a “no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender” strategy. In a fiery post on Truth Social, he also proposed rebranding the MAGA slogan as “MIGA,” or “Make Iran Great Again,” to underscore his hardline stance.

Iran’s leader, Masoud Pezeshkian, responded by calling the demand for surrender “a dream they should take to their graves.” He advocated for diplomatic resolutions and expressed regret over the attacks on nearby countries, pledging to avoid future strikes unless provoked.

Global trade concerns escalated as the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route, remained closed due to the conflict. Few vessels dared navigate the 24-mile strait after Iran issued threats against foreign ships linked to the US, Israel, or Europe.

Evacuation efforts intensified across the Gulf, with Dubai airport halting all flights. Emirates, the UAE’s primary airline, suspended operations as countries scrambled to evacuate citizens. Around 140,000 British nationals registered with the Foreign Office, with the first evacuation flight landing at Stansted on Friday night.