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Trump insists US-Iran MoU qualifies as Tehran's 'unconditional surrender'

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  • Former US President Trump asserted that the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding constitutes Iran's "unconditional surrender."
  • He claimed significant damage to Iran's military and leadership, attributing regime change to his actions.
  • Trump also stated there are "no limits" to his power and reiterated claims that Iran would have used nuclear weapons if he had not intervened.

Former US President Donald Trump declared that the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Tehran effectively represents Iran's "unconditional surrender." In an interview with Axios, Trump stated, "I think so," when asked if the agreement amounted to unconditional surrender. He emphasized the severe damage inflicted upon Iran's military forces and senior officials during his tenure, suggesting he had achieved regime change by eliminating previous government leaders.

It really probably is unconditional surrender. I think so.

— Donald TrumpWhen asked if the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding constituted unconditional surrender.

Trump also spoke about Iran's current Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, noting that he is "different from the father" and possesses "a certain braveness because he was, he’s badly injured." Describing Iran's leadership as "primitive geniuses," Trump characterized American operations against Tehran as an "excursion to stop a very vile little group of people." He reiterated his assertion that he acted to prevent Iran from acquiring and using nuclear weapons, claiming, "If it weren't for Donald Trump, Israel would have been eviscerated."

And I sadly hurt the other ayatollah. He’s got a certain braveness because he was, he’s badly injured.

— Donald TrumpSpeaking about Iran's current Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Addressing his perceived limits of power, Trump told Axios that "there are no limits," citing the US military's unparalleled strength. He disputed claims of not being tough enough on Iran, asserting that the US operation "Epic Fury" decimated Iran's military, air force, air defenses, and navy. Trump suggested that further bombing would offer no benefit, noting that consequences would immediately manifest in the Strait of Hormuz. He also claimed that Iran would have used nuclear weapons against several Gulf states and Saudi Arabia if he had not intervened.

If it weren't for Donald Trump, Israel would have been eviscerated.

— Donald TrumpAsserting his role in preventing an attack on Israel.
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