US President Donald Trump said on Friday, 6 March 2026, that there would be no deal with Iran short of “unconditional surrender”. Trump wrote this in a post on social media. In the post, he also said he wants the selection of “a great and acceptable leader or leaders of Iran”.
He added that the United States, together with allies and partners, is to work towards rebuilding Iran and strengthening Iran’s economy. Trump said on Thursday that he wants to take part in selecting Iran’s next leader. The report did not specify a timeline or procedure for implementing these demands. Trump’s post was presented as part of an ultimatum addressed to Iran.