Part 5/11:
Trump also challenged publicly the narrative that an imminent ceasefire was near. French President Emmanuel Macron suggested that Trump's early exit was aimed at brokering peace, but Trump dismissed this, asserting Macron had "no idea why I'm now on my way to Washington" and that his focus was on broader strategic objectives.
Adding to the volatility, Trump issued a thinly veiled threat against Iran's Supreme Leader in a social media post, revealing that U.S. intelligence "knows exactly where he's hiding." While stopping short of targeting him directly, the comment indicated a readiness to escalate if the regime continued hostilities, as Trump warned that "our patience is wearing thin."