Event Brief
Trump warns Iran of “decapitation” if no settlement
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 8:11 PM ET
Summary: Trump said Iran has a last chance for settlement before a potential “decapitation” operation.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump warned Iran it has a last chance to reach a settlement before a potential military operation he described as “decapitation.”
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 2:39 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump was responding to reporters’ questions about what had changed since his previous threats and said he wants to give Iran every last chance before “decapitation.”
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