Trump: ‘This is Iran’s last chance before decapitation’

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, stating it was their "last chance before decapitation" to reach an agreement, accusing them of being "unbelievably duplicitous." Trump claimed negotiations were underway at the request of Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, calling it a final opportunity for a favorable document. However, a senior Iranian official denied direct talks, asserting that past flexibility only led to increased pressure from Washington. Iran's strategy, according to Gulf officials, involves calibrated escalation to broaden the conflict and impose costs on the U.S. and its allies, aiming to convince them that containing the crisis is more expensive than meeting Iran's demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Iran seeks administrative authority over the strait, a proposal rejected by Washington, which insists on it remaining an international waterway.