Trump warns Tehran facing 'last chance before decapitation'
US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran, calling for a deal before a potential 'decapitation' strike, despite Tehran's denial of ongoing negotiations. Tensions remain high as a cargo vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz amid a broader conflict.
Why it matters
Signals a high-stakes escalation in US-Iran relations with significant implications for global oil security and regional stability.
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a "last chance before decapitation."Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the request of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and other countries.Iran's foreign ministry denied on Monday that negotiations with Washington were taking place, but Trump insisted they were. "We are talking right now," he said."This is a last chance for them to sign a good document," the US president added.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in