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Why Hasn't Iran Surrendered Yet? US Envoy Shares President's Puzzlement
February 22, 2026
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US envoy Steve Witkoff claims President Trump is confused by Iran's refusal to back down in the face of a major US military buildup near the country's borders. What's keeping Iran from capitulating?
President Trump is perplexed as to why Iran has not yet capitulated in the face of a major American military buildup near the country's borders, according to statements made by US envoy Steve Witkoff.
Witkoff, who has been acting as an intermediary between the US and Iran, said the president is struggling to understand why Iran has not yet compromised or backed down despite the significant military presence the US has assembled in the region.
Source: BBC News
