Trump threatens ‘a big hit’ if Tehran does not make deal soon
Donald Trump has threatened Iran with potential military action if a peace deal is not reached soon. He indicated that he had been close to ordering strikes but pulled back due to ongoing diplomatic efforts. Both the US and Iran appear to be at an impasse, with neither side willing to make the necessary concessions for peace.
- ▪Trump stated he was an hour away from ordering a strike on Iran before deciding against it.
- ▪Iran has submitted a peace proposal via Pakistan, but talks have been largely unsuccessful.
- ▪Iranian officials have described US demands as excessive and continue to manage the Strait of Hormuz.
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An Iranian drives over a giant US and Israeli flag painted on a street in Tehran amid continuing stalemate on a peace deal. Photograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPAView image in fullscreenAn Iranian drives over a giant US and Israeli flag painted on a street in Tehran amid continuing stalemate on a peace deal. Photograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPAUS-Israel war on IranTrump threatens ‘a big hit’ if Tehran does not make deal soonRenewed threat comes after US president said he was ‘an hour away’ from ordering a strike before pulling back Middle East crisis – live updates Jason Burke International security correspondentTue 19 May 2026 14.23 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 14.33 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump has again threatened Iran, saying the US may launch new attacks if…
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