President Donald Trump is turning up the heat on Iran, issuing a chilling warning to its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while hinting at potential U.S. military action in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.

As missiles fly and global markets shudder, Trump’s fiery rhetoric signals a possible shift toward direct American involvement, raising the specter of a broader war.

From the Situation Room to social media, the president is driving the narrative, demanding Iran’s surrender while navigating a divided Republican Party.

President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric Tuesday, marking the fifth day of the Israel-Iran war, threatening Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and demanding Tehran’s unconditional surrender.

The remarks, posted on Truth Social and made during a flight from the Group of Seven summit in Canada, came as Trump met with national security advisors in the Situation Room to address the conflict, which began with Israel’s preemptive strike on Iran last Friday.

Trump asserted U.S. dominance over Iran’s airspace, warning, "We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran. Tehran had good sky trackers and other defensive equipment, and plenty of it, but it doesn’t compare to American made, conceived, and manufactured 'stuff.' Nobody does it better than the good ol’ USA."

Targeting Khamenei directly, Trump warned, "We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding. 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."

The statement followed reports that Trump had dissuaded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from assassinating Khamenei, though Netanyahu declined to confirm, saying Monday, "I wouldn’t rush to conclusions."

Trump made clear his ultimate demand, posting, "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!"

The call for capitulation echoed his remarks to reporters during his return flight from Canada, where he rejected a ceasefire, stating, "I am looking for an end, a real end. Not a ceasefire, a real end."

He later clarified this as a “complete give-up” by Iran.

Trump also rebuked French President Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion of a U.S.-backed ceasefire, writing, "He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Stay Tuned!"

Current and former administration officials told NBC News that Trump is considering a U.S. strike on Iran, potentially targeting the Fordow nuclear facility, which requires America’s 30,000-pound GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb and B-2 stealth bombers.

A senior Israeli official told CNN, "We are waiting for the decision of the president."

Two Israeli officials added that Netanyahu hopes Trump will offer this support voluntarily.

The Pentagon is deploying additional warships and an aircraft carrier to the Middle East to bolster Israel’s defense against Iranian missiles, NBC reported.

Geopolitical tensions have jolted markets, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling nearly 300 points, the S&P 500 dropping over 0.8%, and crude oil futures surging 4.3% to nearly $75 per barrel.

Republicans are divided on U.S. involvement.

Rep. David Kustoff of Tennessee, advocating for action, told CNN, “If President Trump does not believe that negotiations are going to be fruitful, then we either have to fly that B-2 bomber or we‘ve got to give the Israelis the ability to fly the B-2 bomber and drop these bombs."

Sen. Pete Ricketts of Nebraska told Fox News that Trump would "absolutely" have his support to target Fordow if talks fail.

Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina pushed for broader intervention, including regime change, telling Fox News, "Be all-in, President Trump, in helping Israel eliminate the nuclear threat. If we need to provide bombs to Israel, provide bombs. If we need to fly planes with Israel, do joint operations. But here’s the bigger question: Wouldn’t the world be better off if the ayatollahs went away, and replaced by something better? It’s time to close that chapter soon, and start a new chapter in the Middle East, one of tolerance, hope, and peace."

In contrast, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia opposed involvement, stating, "My office has been monitoring calls from constituents in my district and they overwhelmingly support my stance on staying out of this conflict and foreign wars. Getting involved in another conflict won’t bring down gas prices, lower grocery bills, or make rent more affordable."

After a private lunch with JD Vance, Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota told the Associated Press that Trump "remains committed to Iran not having a nuclear capability" and "would rather negotiate than drop bombs."

Senate Majority Leader John Thune added that Trump is acting within his authority and that a war powers resolution is premature.

President Trump is walking a tightrope, balancing his base’s aversion to foreign entanglements with the strategic imperative of countering Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

His bellicose rhetoric—demanding “unconditional surrender” and touting U.S. military superiority—plays to his strength as a decisive leader but risks dragging the U.S. into a conflict with no clear exit.

The debate over Fordow exposes a deeper Republican rift: hawks like Graham see a chance to reshape the Middle East, while MAGA purists like Greene fear another Iraq-style quagmire.

Trump’s reported veto of an Israeli plan to kill Khamenei suggests he’s wary of escalation, yet his flirtation with a bunker-buster strike keeps all options open.

With markets tanking and oil prices spiking, the economic fallout is already hitting home.

The question now is whether Trump can negotiate a deal to neutralize Iran’s nuclear threat or if his patience will run out, triggering a military move that could redefine his presidency—and the region.

Stay tuned; this story is far from over.