Summary of Rising US-Iran Tensions and Former President Trump's Statements

Former President Trump claimed on his social media platform Truth Social that "we now completely control the airspace over Iran."

The interesting point is that although the US is not officially at war with Iran, Trump used the term "we."

He praised American military technology, emphasizing that while Iran's air defense equipment is good, it cannot compare to technology made by the US.

This statement came amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, with Israel expecting the US to eventually participate in attacks on Iran's underground uranium enrichment facilities.

Currently, the US is only providing missile defense support to help Israel defensively and is not engaging directly in offensive operations against Iran.

Vice President JD Vance revealed on a separate social platform, 'X,' that Trump has consistently worked for over a decade to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and instructed the diplomatic team to find solutions.

Vance particularly distinguished between civilian nuclear power and uranium enrichment in Iran's nuclear issue, explaining that while Iran can have civilian nuclear power, its enrichment level far exceeds civilian purposes.

This has also been a basis for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to judge that Iran violated the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.

Vance praised Trump's policy as demonstrating military restraint but acknowledged that Americans have significant concerns about foreign military involvement.

However, when additional measures are needed regarding Iran's uranium enrichment facilities, the president will respond carefully but firmly, he added.

Shortly after, Trump posted again stating he knows the location where Iran's supreme leader is hiding, that it is safe, but he will not eliminate him now.

He warned that missile attacks on civilians or US troops are unacceptable and that patience has run out.

Finally, he raised tensions further by adding the phrase "unconditional surrender!"