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Trump urges Iran to surrender saying its military is reduced to peashooters
International
Published on 5 May 2026
Behind the sabre rattling, Tehran may want a deal
Speaking in the Oval Office, Donald Trump told reporters Iran “should wave the white flag of surrender,” claiming Tehran’s military is now reduced to firing “peashooters.” He added that while Iran projects defiance publicly, it privately wants to negotiate. The remarks raise fresh questions about whether a direct deal could be in the offing despite ongoing tensions.
- Trump called on Iran to surrender with “white flag” language
- He described Iran’s military as reduced to “peashooters”
- Trump claims Tehran privately wants negotiations despite public threats
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