# Trump: Negotiations are Iran’s chance to avoid ‘decapitation’

https://mins.news/en/item/12515

- TASS, 2026-08-03 20:24 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2168589

> U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations offer Iran a chance to avoid what he called “decapitation.” He also indicated that Washington could increase the scale of its attacks. The remarks present talks as an alternative to a potentially broader U.S. military action.

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