US President Trump has demanded Iran's unconditional surrender while bolstering military presence in the Middle East, claiming total air dominance over Iran. Pentagon deployments include additional fighter jets to protect US forces. Reports suggest imminent US strikes on Iran, potentially within days, as Trump escalates rhetoric against Supreme Leader Khamenei. The Republican Party is divided, with hawks urging military action while Trump's MAGA base opposes foreign intervention. Despite lacking congressional war authorisation, Trump could order limited strikes using emergency powers. Diplomatic efforts appear stalled as the administration's posture hardens, with Vice President Vance reluctantly supporting the president's approach. The situation remains volatile with potential for rapid escalation. Al Jazeera’s Phil Lavelle reports from Washington, DC. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Israel #Iran #DonaldTrump #BenjaminNetanyahu #IranIsraelWar #IranNuclearProgram #TrumpIranUltimatum #IsraelIranConflict #OperationRisingLion #OperationTruePromise3 #USIranTensions #IranUltimatum

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