The ultimatum follows an Oct. 1 warning from Trump that Tehran must sign a "very fair deal" or cease to exist. He previously asserted that the Iranian government is "ready to fold up" and will be "very quickly ended," while noting that some observers believe Iran cannot be trusted to honor any diplomatic agreement. War Secretary Pete Hegseth also stated that Trump will not let the current seven month conflict drag on unnecessarily.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Trump Warns Decimated Iran of Easy or Hard Way Outcome
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President Donald Trump said on Oct. 3 that no officials in the Iranian leadership are currently available for negotiations regarding a potential settlement. He stated that Iran has been "decimated" and now faces a decision by the US that will resolve the conflict through either the "easy way" or the "hard way," concluding that the war will end soon via a deal or military action.
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