Trump Mocks Iran’s Military Prowess, Urges Tehran to Raise the "White Flag" of Surrender

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Trump claimed that Tehran’s military strength has been so severely depleted that they are now reduced to firing weapons comparable to "pea-shooters." According to a report by Reuters, the President asserted that despite Iran’s public rhetoric of defiance, the nation is secretly desperate to reach a deal with the United States. He remarked that when a country's military power is completely exhausted, seeking a negotiation becomes their only viable path, regardless of the "theatrics" they display to the world.

During the briefing, President Trump also lauded the effectiveness of U.S. naval blockades on Iranian ports, describing them as a "wall of steel" that no one dares to breach. When questioned about potential U.S. actions should Iran violate the current ceasefire, Trump maintained a cryptic stance, stating, "You’ll find out when the time comes." He further noted that if this were a conventional conflict, Iran would have conceded long ago, attributing their continued resistance solely to a sense of national pride rather than actual military readiness. These comments underscore the escalating psychological and diplomatic pressure being exerted by Washington as it seeks to force Tehran into a new strategic agreement.