# Trump hails progress but warns Iran of a ‘hard hit’ if no deal is reached

https://mins.news/en/item/13894

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-05 09:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/5/08-05-2026-clip-trump-iran-talks-sot?traffic_source=rss

> US President Donald Trump says progress has been made in dealings with Iran. He nevertheless warned that Iran would face a “hard hit” if no agreement is reached. The remarks combine an assertion that negotiations are advancing with a direct threat of consequences should a deal fail to materialise. Trump did not provide further details about the progress or the possible action in the statement.

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