Trump Demands Iran Surrender, Israel Escalates Conflict

0:00Here's more world news from March 7th. Former President Trump took to social media Friday, demanding unconditional surrender from Iran after United States and Israeli strikes hit the country a week ago on February 28th. Those attacks killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sparked a wider conflict. Trump said his allies would help rebuild Iran only after a new acceptable leader takes over. Meanwhile, Israel ramped up its operations, sending 50 warplanes to strike a leadership bunker in Tehan and expanding into Lebanon with heavy, bombing in Beirut's southern suburbs. Iran fired back with drones and missiles at Israel and bases in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Explosions rocked Israeli cities as defenses activated. The fighting has caused heavy losses with at least 1,332 deaths in Iran, 123 in Lebanon, 11 in Israel and six United States service members, families fled Beirut Streets, sleeping

1:03in cars or on beaches. Markets plunge worldwide and oil prices soar to yearly highs as the strait of Hormuz shut down. Iran's President hinted at mediation from unnamed countries earlier Friday, but Trump doubled down, insisting he must help pick the next Supreme. Leader, Iran's United Nations Ambassador rejected any foreign role, saying leaders will come from the Iranian people alone. Israel openly aims to topple the regime and backs Kurdish groups inside Iran. According to officials, Israel destroyed 80% of Iran's air defenses and over 60% of its missile launchers in the first week. Russia is sharing locations of United States ships and planes with Iran. Trump met defense executives Friday to speed up weapons production amid the chaos. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor, headphones in a pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense.