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Trump Claims Iran Will Surrender Amid G7 Talks

3/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran is 'about to surrender' during a virtual Group of Seven (G7) meeting.
He highlighted Operation Epic Fury as eliminating a significant threat.
Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader of Iran, was described as a 'lightweight' by Trump.
Khamenei vowed to avenge Iranian casualties.
G7 leaders urged Trump to expedite resolution, especially for the Strait of Hormuz.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran is 'about to surrender' during a virtual Group of Seven (G7) meeting.
He highlighted Operation Epic Fury as eliminating a significant threat.
Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader of Iran, was described as a 'lightweight' by Trump.
Khamenei vowed to avenge Iranian casualties.
G7 leaders urged Trump to expedite resolution, especially for the Strait of Hormuz.