Trump calls for Iran's 'unconditional surrender', tells Tehran to evacuate as air war rages on. Israel plans to destroy Fordow nuclear site.

Iran’s allies, the self-described “Axis of Resistance,” have been severely hurt by ongoing Israeli attacks since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, particularly Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Iran has long used those groups as both an asymmetrical way to attack Israel and as a shield against a direct assault.

In June 2025, Israel conducted a surprise attack on Iran, followed by escalating strikes from both sides. The Kentucky Republican also took aim at Lindsey Graham’s enthusiasm for war in Iran. The parade must go on, and the Army sidestepped a major crisis of image and messaging.