President Donald Trump has demanded Iran's unconditional surrender and indicated the US will not target Iran’s supreme leader, Khamenei, for now, despite knowing his location. Trump posted on social media that the US has complete control of the skies over Iran and called for Iran's unconditional surrender. Meanwhile, Iran’s leadership, including Khamenei, has warned that any US military intervention will cause irreparable damage, and Iran claims its actions are purely in self-defense while remaining committed to diplomacy. The conflict has intensified as Israel has launched a series of strikes in Tehran and other Iranian locations, targeting military infrastructure and missile manufacturing sites, including Iran’s underground Fordo nuclear facility, which is deeply buried and considered a critical site for nuclear weapons development. Israel has not yet attacked Fordo, citing the difficulty of penetrating its defenses and the need for specific US-made bunker-busting bombs, such as the Massive Ordnance Penetrator. The US is weighing options, with President Trump reviewing attack plans but holding off to see if Iran steps back from its nuclear ambitions. The US has evacuated some embassy personnel from Israel, and the US embassy in Jerusalem has not announced plans to assist private US citizens in departure, though discussions are ongoing. Iran has activated air defense systems over Tehran and fired ballistic missiles toward Israel, which responded with missile strikes of its own. Iran also launched missile attacks on US bases in Qatar and threatened retaliation. The conflict has led to international concerns, with some countries evacuating their citizens and imposing restrictions. US intelligence assessments suggest Iran is still years away from developing a nuclear weapon, contradicting some Israeli and US claims of imminent threat. Russia has offered to ensure the safety of Russian personnel at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant and called for de-escalation, emphasizing Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear activities. The US Congress, including senior Democrats, has called for a diplomatic approach and congressional involvement before any military action. Senators like Tim Kaine have introduced war powers resolutions to limit US military engagement without explicit approval. Meanwhile, Iran’s top officials continue to assert that their actions are defensive and that they are committed to diplomacy, despite ongoing hostilities and threats of retaliation. The situation remains volatile as Israel, Iran, and the US navigate a complex and dangerous escalation of the Middle East conflict.