President Trump says that the United States has achieved total control over Iran’s skies, a statement that comes amid growing speculation about America’s involvement in supporting Israel’s military operations against the radical Islamic regime in Tehran.
“Iran had good sky trackers and other defensive equipment, and plenty of it,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “But it doesn’t compare to American made, conceived, and manufactured ‘stuff.’” The president’s remark came as he again called for a permanent resolution to the hostilities—not just a ceasefire, but a full and decisive end to the conflict.
Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump signaled that more than temporary peace was on the table. “An end, a real end, not a cease-fire… Or giving up entirely. It’s certainly possible,” he said, suggesting that Iran was rapidly running out of options.
In a particularly pointed message, Trump revealed that U.S. intelligence has eyes on Iran’s Supreme Leader. “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding,” he posted. “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.”
Reports from U.S. media suggest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently raised the possibility of targeting Ayatollah Ali Khamenei directly in a private call with Trump. Netanyahu, when asked about it during a Fox News interview, refused to confirm or deny the discussion.
“There are so many false reports of conversations that never happened, and I’m not going to get into that,” Netanyahu said. “But I can tell you I think we do what we need to do. We will do what we need to do, and I think the United States knows what is good for the United States.”
Meanwhile, Iran is paying a steep price for its provocations. Since Israel launched its initial strikes last Friday, at least 452 people in Iran have been killed, including 224 civilians and over 100 military personnel, according to HRANA, one of the few independent organizations monitoring casualties inside the regime. Over 600 others have been wounded.
In contrast, Iran’s missile retaliation has proven less effective. Israeli officials say 24 people have died and over 600 have been injured in Iranian attacks. As usual, Iran’s bark is louder than its bite.
With the skies over Iran now under U.S. control, and American patience wearing thin, the message to Tehran couldn’t be clearer: stand down, or face consequences that only a superpower like the United States can deliver.