U.S. Demands Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’ as Tehran Says Mediation Efforts Begin

AP

Smoke rises up after a strike in Tehran, Iran, 1 March 2026.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday there would be no deal struck with Iran except "unconditional surrender," a week after ⁠launching war with Israel against Tehran, as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that some countries have started to make mediation efforts earlier in the day.

“There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!”  the U.S. President said on Truth social.

“After that, and the selection of a GREAT & ACCEPTABLE Leader(s), we, and many of our wonderful and very brave allies and partners, will work tirelessly to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction, making it economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever before. IRAN WILL HAVE A GREAT FUTURE. “MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN (MIGA!),” he added.

The U.S. President told ⁠Reuters on Thursday that he wants to be ⁠involved in choosing the next leader of Iran.

Meanwhile, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday that some countries had begun mediation efforts to end the war with the United States and Israel, but said any talks should address those who started the war.

“Some countries have begun mediation efforts. Let’s be clear: we are committed to lasting peace in the region yet we have no hesitation in defending our nation’s dignity and sovereignty,” said Pezeshkian in a post on X.

“Mediation should address those who underestimated the Iranian people and ignited this conflict.” He noted.



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