Iran's supreme leader declares 'battle begins'; Donald Trump demands Iran's unconditional surrender

US President Donald Trump says he wants Iran's unconditional surrender, as US officials have indicated more fighter jets are being deployed to the Middle East. Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran intends to deliver a strong response, as he declared the battle has begun. Officials in Iran say the death toll in five days of aerial attacks is at least 224, while the number of people killed in Israel has increased to 24.

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