Trump says Iran faces ‘decapitation’ without agreement to end conflict

Washington, United States. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran faced “decapitation” if it did not agree to a pact to end the conflict between the two countries, adding that Tehran had a final chance to reach a deal.

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Trump said he believed an agreement might be reached but wanted to give Iran “every last chance before decapitation”, reiterating a threat to launch a major attack on the country.

Earlier on Monday, Iran said no talks were under way. Trump subsequently criticised what he described as Iran’s “unbelievably duplicitous” leadership.

Asked about the status of negotiations, Trump told reporters that discussions were taking place and said the sides were speaking at the request of Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, among others.

“This is a last chance for them to sign a good document,” Trump said, referring to Iran.