Iran war live: Trump again demands surrender; Israel bombs oil depots
Why it matters: Escalating strikes and US demands for surrender push the region closer to a full-scale, unpredictable conflict.
- US and Israeli forces have intensified strikes on Iran, hitting oil storage and refining facilities in Tehran for the first time, causing significant fires.
- US President Donald Trump reiterated demands for Iran's "unconditional surrender," stating the war will end only when its leaders "cry uncle" or its military is non-functional.
- The Times of Israel reports the US is now using British military bases for 'defensive' operations against Iran, and that Netanyahu tells Iranians freedom is near.
- Crisis Group suggests the US and Israel are operating on a potentially inaccurate understanding of Iran, highlighting a critical divergence in perspectives.
- The New York Times indicates Trump is forming a new coalition to 'eradicate' cartels, hinting at broader strategic objectives beyond just Iran.
The US and Israel have escalated their conflict with Iran, targeting Tehran's oil infrastructure while President Trump demands unconditional surrender, asserting the war will conclude only when Iran's leadership capitulates or its military is neutralized. This offensive, which includes the US utilizing British military bases and assembling a new coalition, is viewed by some as based on a flawed understanding of Iran, even as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu signals impending freedom for Iranians.
