Donald Trump told G7 leaders that Iran "is about to surrender" (Axios)

During a virtual meeting with G7 leaders, President Donald Trump stated that Iran is on the verge of capitulating, a claim that does not reflect the complex reality on the ground, according to the American publication Axios.

Trump claimed that Operation "Epic Fury" has eliminated the Iranian threat, but Tehran's response was swift, with the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, promising to continue the fight. Despite Trump's optimism, attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz have led to rising oil prices and global concerns.

European leaders have called for quick solutions to the conflict, while diplomatic relations have been strained by Trump's direct style. Additionally, the U.S. decision to relax sanctions on Russian oil has sparked discontent among European allies. The White House has not commented on the details of the discussions, while Trump remains focused on preventing a new war.