We know where Iran's supreme leader is but we won't kill him - for now, says Trump

Jun 17, 2025 - 17:03
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We know where Iran's supreme leader is but we won't kill him - for now, says Trump

BBC update

DONALD Trump says "we" are not going to kill Iran's Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - "at least not for now".

The US president says "we know exactly where" the ayatollah is - "he is an easy target, but is safe there".

But he warns "our patience is wearing thin", and then posts: "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!".

Five days since Israel began attacking Iran, both sides continue to fire at each other.

The US says it is not involved with Israel's air strikes - whether it eventually joins in is the 30,000lb question, writes our correspondent Frank Gardner.

Many Iranians are trying to flee Tehran - but others warn they have nowhere to go.