Trump Told G7 Leaders That Iran Is Ready To Surrender
1- 13.03.2026, 13:35
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The U.S. president gave an unexpected explanation as to why it hasn't happened yet.
US President Donald Trump assured allies that Iran was ready to surrender, but 24 hours later the country's new supreme leader vowed to keep fighting and open new fronts.
As Axios reports, three officials from G7 countries briefed on the content of the conversation said.
Trump: "I got rid of the cancer that threatened all of us"
In a virtual G7 meeting Wednesday morning, Trump boasted about the results of Operation Epic Fury and told allies that Iran was "about to capitulate." He said there was not a single living official left in Tehran who could make such a decision.
"Nobody knows who the leader is, so nobody can declare surrender," Trump said.
He called Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei a "lightweight" and said earlier that he would be "unacceptable" to the US.
G7 pressures Trump over Strait of Hormuz
G7 leaders urged Trump to end the war as soon as possible - primarily because of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump assured that the situation there was improving and commercial ships should resume operations. That same night, at least two tankers were set on fire off the coast of Iraq.
Sources said Trump was "ambivalent" about the goals and timeline for ending the war. Some of the participants in the conversation came away with the feeling that he wants the conflict to end - others felt the opposite.
Trump said the most important thing for him now is timing, and added: it is necessary to "finish the job" to avoid another war with Iran in five years. He did not give specific dates.
Russia wins on oil - and got sanctions relief
Because of rising oil prices, Russia as a major producer could benefit financially from the crisis. The leaders of Germany, Britain and France urged Trump not to let Moscow take advantage of the situation or get sanctions relief.
The US Treasury Department, however, announced a partial lifting of sanctions on Russian oil - despite objections from three European nations. The measure applies only to oil that is already in transit, and only if there is no connection with Iran. The easing will be in effect for one month.
Finance Minister Scott Bessent emphasized that the Russian government will not benefit significantly from the decision.
A separate incident occurred with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He initially refused to allow the US to use British bases to strike Iran. After Iran began attacking Persian Gulf countries, Starmer changed his position and offered access for "defensive" strikes.
Trump responded publicly - in front of other G7 leaders: "You should have offered this before the war - it's too late now," he said.
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