Trump Warns Iranian Military, Including IRGC, to Surrender or Face “Certain Death”

Trump Warns Iranian Military, Including IRGC, to Surrender or Face “Certain Death”

United States President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to members of Iran’s military, including the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), urging them to surrender while offering “total immunity” to those who lay down their weapons, and threatening “certain death” for those who continue fighting.

Trump made the remarks on March 5, 2026, during an event at the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., where he celebrated the 2025 Major League Soccer champions, Inter Miami CF. “I’m once again calling on all members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, the military and the police to lay down their arms,” he said. “You will be perfectly safe with total immunity, or you’ll face absolutely guaranteed death.”

The warning comes as the United States and Israel continue airstrikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure, including missile sites, air defense systems, and command centers, in a campaign aimed at weakening Iran’s regional capabilities and nuclear potential.

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth defended the operations during a Pentagon briefing, emphasizing that the campaign is focused on degrading Iran’s military strength. “We are winning decisively,” Hegseth said, rejecting comparisons to prolonged conflicts such as Iraq. He also criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over initial reluctance to allow US use of British bases, including Diego Garcia, for offensive operations.

The conflict, now in its second week, has sparked mixed international reactions. While some US allies express concern over potential civilian casualties and escalation risks, Trump framed the operation as a move to empower the Iranian people, urging them to “take back your country.” Iranian officials, however, have rejected surrender calls and described the strikes as “unjustified aggression,” carrying out retaliatory missile and drone attacks on US-linked and Israeli targets.

Trump’s statement directly challenges the IRGC, a key pillar of Iran’s military and political power. The warning coincides with heightened regional instability following reports that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in recent airstrikes, leaving a political vacuum in Tehran and further escalating tensions.

Security analysts warn that continued hostilities could trigger a wider regional conflict, particularly threatening strategic zones such as the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial artery for global oil shipments. Despite the intensity of the campaign, US officials maintain that the primary objective remains degrading Iran’s military capabilities, rather than pursuing outright regime change.

Trump Warns Iranian Military, Including IRGC, to Surrender or Face “Certain Death”