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Published 19 May, 2026 07:51pm

Trump says may have to give Iran 'another big hit'

US President Donald Trump has hinted that Washington may need to give Iran “another big hit”, despite them “begging to make a deal”.

“We have to make sure that Iran doesn’t get a nuclear weapon,” Trump tells reporters at the construction site for the new White House ballroom.

“We’re negotiating with Iran … you know how it is to negotiate with a country where you’re beating them badly, they come to the table, they’re begging to make a deal,” he adds. “I hope we don’t have to do the work, but we may have to give them another big hit. I’m not sure yet, but you’ll know very soon.”

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