Iran about to surrender, claims Trump in G7 meeting; says 'he got rid of a cancer'

In a high-stakes virtual meeting with G7 leaders on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran is "about to surrender" following nearly two weeks of intense military engagement. According to reports, Trump expressed private confidence that the Islamic Republic's military position has been critically weakened by "Operation Epic Fury," a massive US-led campaign that began in late February. Trump reportedly told allies that he had "got rid of a cancer that was threatening us all," referring to the dismantling of Iranian missile and nuclear infrastructure.

The President's remarks highlight a chaotic leadership situation within Tehran. Trump noted that "nobody knows who the leader is," following reports that the country’s central authority has been fractured by the strikes. This lack of a clear successor to Ali Khamenei—who was reportedly killed in the opening phase of the conflict—has made a formal declaration of surrender difficult. Despite Trump’s optimism, G7 allies like France and the UK have raised concerns regarding the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting global economic fallout.

The rhetoric escalated further on Friday when Trump referred to the Iranian leadership as "deranged scumbags" and "crazy criminals." He stated that eliminating such a regime was a "great honor" for the United States. While the White House has not issued a formal transcript of the G7 call, the Pentagon confirmed that "Operation Epic Fury" has already struck over 6,000 targets, including naval vessels and drone manufacturing hubs. Meanwhile, Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, reportedly remains defiant, vowing to continue the fight.