Srinagar, June 17 -- In a series of fiery posts on Truth Social, Trump claimed the U.S. knows the exact whereabouts ofAyatollahKhamenei, describing him as an "easy target" who is currently "safe" - but only "for now."

"We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now," Trump wrote, adding a pointed warning: "But we don't want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"

In a follow-up post moments later, Trump issued a blunt two-word directive: "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!"

Trump's comments came shortly after he declared that the U.S. - referencing American-manufactured Israeli military equipment - had achieved "complete and total control of the...