Trump to Axios: "Unconditional surrender" is when Iran "can't fight any longer"

President Trump on Friday demanded "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER" from Iran's ruling regime — the most unambiguous statement of U.S. war aims since the operation began seven days ago. Why it matters: The demand leaves no visible off-ramp. If Iran refuses to capitulate — and there is no indication yet that it will — the war could continue until the regime collapses or Trump blinks. Driving the news: Several hours before Trump's statement, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote on X that "some coun