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Trump Dismisses Iran as ‘Peashooters,’ Demands Surrender

5/6/2026

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Trump Labels Iran Peashooters

President Donald Trump called Iran’s armed forces “peashooters” and urged the nation to wave a white flag of surrender.
The declaration said Iran’s military capability is destroyed and praised the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports as a steel barrier.
Trump said Tehran privately seeks a deal despite its public saber-rattling.
He added he will inform the press if Iran violates the ceasefire.

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Trump Praises Blockade

President Donald Trump praised the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports as a solid steel barrier that is working well.
U.S. forces continue a temporary maritime operation that protects commercial ships and upholds a four-week ceasefire.
President Donald Trump said Tehran privately seeks a deal despite its public saber-rattling.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the operation keeps the ceasefire intact while monitoring closely.

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Trump Labels Iran Peashooters

President Donald Trump called Iran’s armed forces “peashooters” and urged the nation to wave a white flag of surrender.
The declaration said Iran’s military capability is destroyed and praised the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports as a steel barrier.
Trump said Tehran privately seeks a deal despite its public saber-rattling.
He added he will inform the press if Iran violates the ceasefire.

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