The Middle East's powder keg may burst into an earth-shattering explosion at any time under a series of Trump's operations, reaching the sixth day of fighting between Israel and Iran.

After returning to the United States, Trump immediately convened a meeting of the National Security Team in the Situation Room at the White House to discuss the military conflict between Israel and Iran.

Following this, he continuously posted on social media. Initially, he claimed that the U.S. had full control of air supremacy over Iran. Subsequently, he stated that he had obtained the location of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, but would not take action for now, clearly using Khamenei's safety as a bargaining chip hanging over Iran's head.

Finally, Trump used all capital letters on social platforms to write "unconditional surrender," which speaks volumes.

It is evident that this American president has lost patience; his every word and sentence are exerting pressure on Iran: Surrender, perhaps Khamenei's life can be spared.

It should be noted that Trump previously expressed optimism in public, saying, "I think we will sign an agreement," with expectations for Iran accepting nuclear negotiations. At that time, his words carried a tone of patience and negotiation.

However, with the evolution of the situation, this American president has made a complete 180-degree turn in attitude. He has frequently vented on social media, angrily accusing "Iran should have signed the agreement I told them to!"

In addition, CNN also reported that Trump's enthusiasm for using the U.S. military to strike Iran's nuclear facilities remains high. A large number of refueling aircraft and fighters are being transferred to Europe and the Middle East, with frequent military deployments, as if preparing for a great war.

However, despite Trump's "excitement," the actual possibility of the U.S. fully engaging in the conflict is not as high as it seems on the surface.

Firstly, once the U.S. becomes deeply involved, it will inevitably trigger a large-scale war, both in terms of casualties and economic costs, which will be a huge burden for the U.S., already facing many domestic issues.

Secondly, the international situation is complex, with other major powers closely watching every move by the U.S., waiting for the U.S. to become thoroughly embroiled in the conflict to profit or counterbalance the U.S.

The U.S. side may also be well aware of this, and various factors make the U.S. extremely cautious in making decisions regarding military intervention.

Currently, Iran stands at a historical crossroads. Tehran no longer has room to retreat. If it still harbors illusions about Western countries showing mercy, it is clearly unrealistic.

Facing the步步tightening pressure from the U.S., the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps firmly declared its intention to continue attacking Israel, demonstrating its stance through concrete actions, which represents Khamenei's determination not to yield.

In addition, Iranian media claimed that the air defense forces shot down a fourth Israeli F-35 fighter jet, although this information has yet to be confirmed by Israel. However, Iran's fighting spirit cannot be ignored.

It is worth noting that Iran has prepared for the worst-case scenario. To prevent chaos caused by the assassination of leaders, Iran has formulated relevant emergency plans to ensure that key national departments can still function normally under extreme circumstances.

To a large extent, Khamenei has issued a "life-or-death pledge" to all Iranians, indicating that even in the face of the most dangerous situations, the state machinery will continue to operate without yielding. This implies that Khamenei has made arrangements for the future.

However, the reality presents difficulties for Iran. The U.S. has issued an ultimatum to Iran, and the subsequent situation is unclear. Khamenei may also be very clear that, whether choosing war or surrender, the country must strive for the last shred of dignity.

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