Trump To Iranian Forces: Lay Down Arms For Immunity Or Face Certain Death
Trump warns Iran's Revolutionary Guard and forces to lay down arms for total immunity or face certain death during US major combat operations.
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iranian security forces on February 28, telling them to “drop your arms or face certain death” as the United States escalated military operations against Iran alongside Israel. The remarks came hours after Washington confirmed it had begun what Trump described as “major combat operations” targeting Iranian military infrastructure.
In a televised address and subsequent social media posts, Trump framed the ultimatum as part of a broader strategy to dismantle Iran’s missile capabilities and degrade its military command structure. He said U.S. forces were striking key strategic sites linked to Iran’s ballistic missile and naval assets, warning that continued resistance from Iranian troops would result in overwhelming force. The comments represent one of the most direct threats issued by a sitting U.S. president toward Iranian military personnel.
The warning followed coordinated strikes conducted with Israel, which Israeli officials characterized as “pre-emptive” actions aimed at neutralizing imminent threats. Explosions were reported in and around Tehran, with Iranian authorities activating air defense systems and closing portions of national airspace. While Washington has not released detailed operational specifics, U.S. officials said the campaign is designed to prevent further escalation by crippling Iran’s offensive capabilities.
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Trump also addressed the Iranian public, urging civilians to remain indoors amid the bombardment and suggesting that the military campaign could pave the way for internal political change. His rhetoric signaled an attempt to distinguish between Iran’s leadership and its population, while simultaneously exerting pressure on Iranian armed forces to stand down. Analysts note that such messaging is consistent with psychological and strategic pressure tactics aimed at weakening morale and accelerating surrender.
Tehran condemned the remarks as inflammatory and vowed retaliation against U.S. and Israeli targets. Iranian military spokespeople stated that any aggression would be met with a “decisive and proportionate” response, raising concerns of a broader regional confrontation. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly remains on high alert, and missile defense units have been mobilized across key urban centers.
The escalation has prompted global calls for restraint, with several governments warning that sustained hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran could destabilize the wider Middle East. As the situation evolves, international observers are closely monitoring whether Trump’s ultimatum will lead to de-escalation through deterrence — or trigger a deeper and more protracted conflict.
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