Trump warns Iran’s military to lay down arms: ‘Accept immunity or face guaranteed death’

Washington, DC: President Donald Trump on Thursday, March 5, issued a stark message to members of Iran’s security forces, urging them to lay down their arms and side with the Iranian people.

Speaking from the East Room of the White House, Trump addressed members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the military, and the police directly. He said they still had a chance to “take back” their country but warned that refusing to disarm could lead to deadly consequences.

Trump urges IRGC, Iranian military and police to lay down their arms

During his remarks, Trump delivered a direct appeal to Iran’s security establishment.

“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.

According to Trump, continuing to fight against the Iranian people would only lead to further bloodshed. He urged those serving in the country’s security forces to reconsider their position and take what he described as a historic opportunity.

“They're only going to be killed. And now is the time to stand up for the Iranian people and help take back your country,” Trump warned.

“You're going to have a chance, after all these years, to take back your country,” he added.

Immunity offer comes with warning of ‘guaranteed death’ for those who refuse

Alongside his warning, Trump also offered what he described as a path to safety.

He said members of Iran’s security forces who choose to disarm and step away from the regime would be granted protection.

“You’ll be perfectly safe with total immunity,” Trump said.

However, the president paired that assurance with a stark warning. According to him, those who continue to support the regime could face deadly consequences.

He cautioned that refusing the offer could mean they would “face absolutely guaranteed death.”

Trump signals interest in influencing Iran’s next supreme leader

Trump’s remarks about Iran’s security forces came alongside another striking claim: his desire to influence who becomes Iran’s next supreme leader.

Speaking to multiple outlets, the president said he wanted to be personally involved in the process of selecting Iran’s future leader following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Reports have suggested that Mojtaba Khamenei, the late leader’s son, could emerge as a potential successor. Trump made clear he was not supportive of that possibility.

“Khamenei’s son is unacceptable to me,” Trump told Axios, while acknowledging that Mojtaba Khamenei is widely viewed as a leading candidate.

Trump also questioned the cleric’s leadership potential.

“They are wasting their time. Khamenei’s son is a lightweight,” he said.

The president argued that Iran’s next leader should focus on stability rather than confrontation.

“We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran,” Trump said.

Trump argues Iran’s military capabilities are severely weakened amid rising tensions

Trump also spoke about Iran’s military capabilities, suggesting the country’s defense infrastructure had already been significantly damaged.

According to the president, Iran’s armed forces no longer pose the same level of threat as before.

“They have no navy. They have no air force. They have no detection of air. It’s all wiped out.”

He added that the country’s radar systems had also been destroyed.

“Their radar is all wiped out. Their military is decimated,” Trump said.

“All they have is guts.”