President Donald Trump said Monday evening, according to a report, that he wants to give Iran a final opportunity to reach a deal before the US carries out a 'beheading' (decapitation strike), expressing hope that Tehran will be reasonable. The remark escalates his rhetoric, following earlier statements that Iran's talks are its 'last chance.'
President Donald Trump said Monday evening that he wants to give Iran a final opportunity to reach a deal before the US carries out a "beheading" (decapitation strike), expressing hope that Tehran will be reasonable. The remark, reported by The Zioneer at 21:25 Jerusalem, escalates his rhetoric with a stark metaphor, following a series of statements earlier in the evening.
At 21:04 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that Trump said Iran faces its "last opportunity" to reach a deal. Minutes later, a second report added that Trump claimed the US was on the verge of launching an attack "harder than any since WWII" before several leaders, including the Iranians, begged for talks, citing a post on X by Yair Goldblatt. At 21:08 Jerusalem, Trump told N12 that negotiations are continuing "even now" and that this is Iran's "last chance." The new statement, introducing the "beheading" threat, marks a further escalation in the president's language.
The threat of a "beheading" strike echoes Trump's previous warnings of a massive military response. As The Zioneer reported on July 27, Trump said the US has "a lot of ammunition, many types" and warned of a return to fighting if no deal is reached. On July 29, Trump claimed Iran asked him not to attack but said he intends to order a strong strike. The administration has maintained a dual-track approach of diplomatic engagement and military readiness, with Trump repeatedly stating that time is running out for a negotiated solution.
It remains unclear whether the "beheading" language reflects a specific operational plan or is a rhetorical escalation. The timing of any potential strike has not been specified.
11 developments
- DevelopingTrump says he postponed planned Iran strikes at mediators' request
- StrongTrump reviewed full-scale war option with Iran but decided against it for now, WSJ reports
- ConfirmedTrump discussed a short but extensive military operation in Iran, the White House weighs short-duration campaign
- StrongTrump reportedly aborted a secret US commando operation in Iran at the last moment
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