Washington confirms war with Tehran: Trump claims U.S. now has "total control" of Iran's skies

By ramontomeydw // 2025-06-19

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President Donald Trump aggressively claims U.S. aerial dominance over Iran, boasting about superior U.S. military technology while threatening Iran's leadership and demanding "unconditional surrender."
Increased U.S. deployments – including advanced fighter jets and an aircraft carrier strike group near Iran – raise concerns about potential preemptive strikes, possibly targeting the Fordow nuclear site.
Trump's abrupt pivot from diplomacy to ultimatums mirrors Israel's historical tactics of regime destabilization, aligning U.S. actions with Israeli objectives.
His focus on military posturing over domestic priorities (e.g., halted mass deportations) draws backlash, with accusations of yielding to pro-Israel lobbying groups.
With Iran denying nuclear ambitions and U.S. forces positioning defensively, tensions escalate, heightening the potential for a broader Middle Eastern conflict.

U.S. President Donald Trump has upped the ante in the ongoing Middle East conflict between Iran and Israel, dramatically escalating tensions through his remarks on Truth Social. The real estate mogul declared Tuesday, June 17, that Washington has achieved "complete and total control of the skies over Iran." He also bragged about the superiority of U.S.-made military weapons compared to their Iranian counterparts. "Iran had good sky trackers and other defensive equipment, and plenty of it – but it doesn't compare to American made, conceived and manufactured 'stuff,'" Trump wrote. "Nobody does it better than the good ol' USA." The U.S. president's rhetoric took a more ominous turn when he issued a thinly veiled threat against Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump also demanded Tehran's "unconditional surrender." "We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there. We are not going to take him out … at least not for now," Trump wrote. The remarks signal a potential shift toward direct U.S. military involvement in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Earlier, Trump assured American forces would only engage if U.S. personnel were attacked.

From diplomacy to demands: Trump's ultimatum to Tehran

Trump's statements followed reports of increased U.S. military deployments to the Middle East – including F-16, F-22 and F-35 fighter aircraft – as well as the extension of an aircraft carrier strike group near Iranian waters. His assertion of aerial dominance raises questions about whether the U.S. is preparing for preemptive strikes, particularly on Iran's underground Fordow nuclear site – a long-standing target of Israeli intelligence. The remark echoes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's past advocacy for the assassinations of Middle Eastern leaders, including Saddam Hussein, as a means to destabilize adversarial regimes. Historical context underscores the gravity of Trump's demands. The call for "unconditional surrender" mirrors language used in World War II, signaling a rejection of diplomacy – a stark reversal from Trump's earlier claims of supporting negotiations. Meanwhile, his abrupt abandonment of domestic priorities such as mass deportations in favor of military posturing has drawn criticism from both allies and opponents. Some have even accused him of capitulating to pro-Israel lobbying groups. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Defense framed recent troop and aircraft movements as defensive, aimed at protecting U.S. forces from potential Iranian retaliation. However, Reuters reported that additional Navy warships capable of intercepting ballistic missiles may soon deploy to the Eastern Mediterranean, further expanding U.S. military presence in the region. (Related: The escalation begins: Iran warns Israel will be "annihilated in half an hour" if the U.S. engages in kinetic attacks.) As tensions mount, Iran continues to deny pursuing nuclear weapons, citing its rights under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Yet with Trump's administration aligning closely with Israel's strategic objectives, the risk of a broader conflict looms larger than at any point since the 2015 nuclear deal's collapse. Watch Michael Yon discussing Trump's foreign policy and the war with Iran on this excerpt from the "Health Ranger Report." This video is from the Brighteon Highlights channel on Brighteon.com.

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From diplomacy to demands: Trump's ultimatum to Tehran

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