Trump's changing statements on potential conflict with Iran

Several news outlets reported on Donald Trump's shifting public statements regarding Iran. He has moved from expressing openness to talks to demanding what some reports described as an 'unconditional surrender' from Iran.

Some reports framed this as Trump fighting an 'American narrative' on a potential war and seeking political advantage, with one French outlet suggesting he was looking for a 'war Nobel prize.' Iranian state media also reported Trump made a statement about the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, which appears to be a false claim.