Trump is back to demanding Iran surrender unconditionally

Factcheck:
**Confirmed with context:** Trump posted on Truth Social in early March 2026 demanding “no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” after U.S.-Israel strikes began, adding comments about selecting new leadership afterward. (Reported by NYT, CNN, BBC, Axios, etc.)

In recent days (May 2026), with ceasefire/peace talks active over the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear issues, he’s used similar strong rhetoric on Truth Social about what full surrender would look like—but negotiations continue rather than outright escalation. The “back to” framing matches his consistent hardline stance amid evolving events.