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Trump taunts ayatollah, says US knows his location but won’t kill him ‘for now’
Washington Examiner ^ | 6/17/2025 | Brady Knox

Posted on 06/17/2025 11:27:12 AM PDT by simpson96

President Donald Trump grew increasingly aggressive in his rhetoric regarding Iran on Tuesday, claiming that U.S. officials know the location of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and leaving the door open to assassinating him in the future.

In a slew of posts on Truth Social, Trump expressed maximalist terms for the Israel-Iran war to end while taunting Iran.

"We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding," he said, referring to Khamenei. "He is an easy target, but is safe there — We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"

In another post, ostensibly referring to Tehran, the president said, "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!"

(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...


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KEYWORDS: iran; surrender
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1 posted on 06/17/2025 11:27:12 AM PDT by simpson96
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Getting Khamenei to agree to an unconditional surrender would be a big win. And if he makes it clear that he will not do that ... perhaps his replacement will.


2 posted on 06/17/2025 11:30:39 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy
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To: simpson96

Trump is emboldening the Iranian public by showing these guys up for the paper tigers they are. In a few days when the shooting stops hopefully the Iranian people will be out on the street taking back their country.

This is not like Afghanistan or Iraq. Only 30% of the Iranians are even muslim.


3 posted on 06/17/2025 11:32:25 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: ClearCase_guy

I’m thinking of the cartoon verson of “volunteering” where everyone takes a step backward...

I’d be fine if the Mossad just pops him. Maybe Netanyahu is right and that will end it - cut off the head of the snake.


4 posted on 06/17/2025 11:32:44 AM PDT by bigbob (Yes. We ARE going back)
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To: simpson96

Gavin Newsom are you taking notes...


5 posted on 06/17/2025 11:33:06 AM PDT by Nextrush (FREEDOM IS EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS, REMEMBER REV; NIEMOLLER)
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To: simpson96

Trump could create an internal frenzy if he hinted that they were having discussions with cabinet members and military commanders.


6 posted on 06/17/2025 11:38:18 AM PDT by lurk (u)
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To: ClearCase_guy

Exactly.


7 posted on 06/17/2025 11:40:56 AM PDT by rrrod (6)
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To: simpson96

Thinking strategically, it could be a deception or a bluff. For example, perhaps they know where he is but they want him to get rattled and move so that he is more exposed while in transit. Or they think they know where he is, but wont know for sure unless he tries to move.


8 posted on 06/17/2025 11:40:57 AM PDT by z3n (Kakistocracy)
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To: Georgia Girl 2

Where did you get 30% from. I did a quick search and goggle said 99.4 muzzie. I think that’s high though, probably “official numbers”


9 posted on 06/17/2025 11:52:31 AM PDT by Pocketdoor
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To: simpson96
Better late than never.

45 years too late, but that's not on Trump.

10 posted on 06/17/2025 11:55:12 AM PDT by Salman (Lasu Eŭropon bruli ĝisfunde!)
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To: Pocketdoor; Georgia Girl 2

99.4% muzztard. Mostly shia. They are the equivalent to Methodists. The Sunni are the Baptists.


11 posted on 06/17/2025 11:57:04 AM PDT by crusty old prospector
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No that’s not correct. 30% practicing muslims. They are Persians historically they have many religions in Iran. Christians, Roastaferians, jews etc. According to the mullahs who have hijacked the country its likely 100% muslim. 😆


12 posted on 06/17/2025 12:02:42 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: simpson96

Remember Mahmoud Ahmedinejad, Iran’s grubby little former president?Earlier today “masked gunmen” assassinated him, his wife and two sons.


13 posted on 06/17/2025 12:10:52 PM PDT by Blurb2350 (posted from my 1500-watt blow dryer)
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“Earlier today “masked gunmen” assassinated him, his wife and two sons.”

Good.

L


14 posted on 06/17/2025 12:15:28 PM PDT by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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To: simpson96

Worked with the Taliban leader.


15 posted on 06/17/2025 12:27:10 PM PDT by WASCWatch ( WASC)
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To: Lurker

Do not taunt Happy Fun Mullah.

Not responsible for fatwas decreed by Happy Fun Mullah.

Should Happy Fun Mullah be targeted it will make squeaky noises.

If Happy Fun Mullah becomes intolerable immediately return it to Allah.


16 posted on 06/17/2025 12:39:02 PM PDT by MikelTackNailer (9-11-2001 is Unfinished Business until Islam is crushed.)
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Think that public is already over their leadership. When they were warned to evacuate and get out of dodge by Israeli leadership (gasp) and by the chief executive of the Great Satan itself(double gasp!), they dropped what they were doing and skedaddled. They listened to, believed and obeyed foreign leaders over those in their own government. The regime has no credibility and is toast.
 
 

17 posted on 06/17/2025 12:42:07 PM PDT by lapsus calami (What's that stink? Code Pink ! ! And their buddy Murtha, too!)
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To: Blurb2350

Wow, really? Hadn’t seen that reported.


18 posted on 06/17/2025 12:42:40 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear ("Uncle Sugar" is being audited and having an enema.)
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To: MikelTackNailer

(Happy Fun Mullah)

😃😄🤣😜


19 posted on 06/17/2025 12:51:10 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: ClearCase_guy

In any case, they’ll lie about it as they always do to infidels, since that’s standard practice and permitted by their so-called *religion*.


20 posted on 06/17/2025 1:06:29 PM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus)
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