Trump issued three tweets targeting Iran.
Trump wrote last night (June 17, Beijing Time): "We now have complete and absolute control over Iranian airspace. Iran once had decent sky trackers and other defense equipment in quite large numbers, but compared to the 'equipment' made, designed, and produced by the United States, it is not even in the same league. No country can match the great United States of America." (Figure Two)
Trump wrote today (June 18, Beijing Time): "We know exactly where that so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding. He is an easy target, but he is safe there — we will not take action against him (not kill him!) for now, at least not yet. But we don't want missiles aimed at civilians or American soldiers. Our patience is running out. Thank you for your attention!" (Figure Three)
Then Trump posted: "Unconditional Surrender!" (UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!) (Figure Four)
[Clever] Comment on this: The three texts Trump sent about Iran are very much in his own style. From self-boasting to extreme pressure tactics, and finally issuing an ultimatum with "unconditional surrender". Let's talk about this highly personalized style of behavior. First, he boasts extensively, attempting to exaggerate his authority and strength through grandiose rhetoric. This seems to aim at intimidating the opponent by affirming himself loudly. Next, he starts applying extreme pressure, using unnamed threats against Khamenei, employing tough and uncompromising wording, trying to drive Iran into a corner, as if forcing them to submit under immense pressure. Finally, he directly shouts out the ultimatum of "unconditional surrender", this tough and unyielding attitude seems to be trying to completely dominate the situation, placing Iran in an extremely passive position.
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