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Trump says he has "a lot of patience" and "plenty of time" to reach deal with Iran

Headline from CBS News, from the development of Jul 27, 2026

Newest development Jul 28, 2026 · 3 reportsTrump, ahead of meet with Netanyahu: ‘I don’t need Bibi’ for intel on Pickaxe Mountain

President Trump says Iran wants to come to the table and make a deal as the U.S. pauses strikes after nearly two weeks of hitting the country. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest.

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  1. Trump ramps up threats of major operations in Iran

    Headline from The Hill ·

  2. Trump holds off on major escalation against Iran as advisers raise concerns

    Headline from Hawaiitribune Herald ·

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    Trump says he has "a lot of patience" and "plenty of time" to reach deal with Iran

    Headline from CBS News ·

  4. Trump plays down Iran escalation as talks focus on Hormuz

    Headline from The Brunswick News ·

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    Trump, ahead of meet with Netanyahu: ‘I don’t need Bibi’ for intel on Pickaxe Mountain

    Headline from The Times of Israel ·

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  1. Axios

    Exclusive: Trump "close" to decision on "massive attack" on Iran (opens Axios)

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    President Trump told Axios on Thursday that he is seriously considering restarting major combat operations in Iran — including strikes that would be bigger than the ones carried out during "Operation Epic Fury.

  2. The Hill

    Trump 'close to making a decision' on 'massive attack' against Iran (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump said on Thursday that he is weighing a significant escalation in combat operations against Iran following the U.S. military's 12th day of consecutive strikes on Wednesday. The president told Axios that he is “considering a massive attack” against the country that would be “bigger tha…

  3. Townhall

  4. Independent Journal Review

    Trump Weighs ‘Massive Attack’ on Iran: Report (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    President Donald Trump believes Iran hasn't “received enough pain yet.” To that end, the president told Axios exclusively that he is “close”to deciding whether to launch a “massive attack” on the regime. Trump said on…

  5. Forbes

    Trump Considering Iran Attack ‘Bigger Than Ever Before’ (opens Forbes)

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    Trump said Iran hasn’t “received enough pain yet.”

  6. Truthout

    Trump Threatens “Massive” Attack of Unprecedented Proportion on Iran (opens Truthout)

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    The president said that Iran “wants to negotiate,” but “they haven’t received enough pain yet.”

  7. CBS News

    Trump tells Axios he's considering a "massive attack" on Iran "bigger than ever before" (opens CBS News)

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    A major escalation in the Iran war may be coming, with President Trump telling Axios on Thursday he's considering a "massive attack." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details.

  8. Al Jazeera

    Iran war live: Trump weighs ‘massive attack’ on Iran (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Trump says he is considering a ‘massive attack’, as Iran's Araghchi says 'mindless aggression' won't help a deal.

  9. The Hill

    Trump ramps up threats of major operations in Iran (opens The Hill)

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    Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump ramps up threats of major operations in Iran President Trump told Axios he's nearing a decision on whether to launch a "massive attack" on Iran as the U.S.

  10. Breitbart News

    Trump May Order ‘Massive Attack’ on Iran ‘Bigger Than Ever Before’ as U.S. Weighs Next Move (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is close to deciding whether to order a “massive attack” on Iran “bigger than ever before,” as the United States expands its military campaign against the Islamic Republic, reinforces its force posture across the region, and warns Tehran that further esca…

  11. Independent Journal Review

    President Trump Lays Out New Rules Of Engagement For Iran (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    President Donald Trump warned Iran on Wednesday that the United States would retaliate against Iranian infrastructure each time the country attacks a vessel traveling through the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said any future Iranian attack involving a missile, rocket, drone or o…

  12. Time

    Trump Weighs ‘Massive Attack’ as Iran Rejects Cease-Fire Proposal (opens Time)

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    President Donald Trump said Iran is “not ready” to make a deal and hasn’t “received enough pain yet.”

  13. Semafor

    Trump eyes ‘massive attack’ on Iran (opens Semafor)

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    Trump is losing patience with negotiations after months of fighting an unpopular, expensive war with Iran.

  14. End Time Headlines

    US beefs up military in Middle East as Trump says he’s weighing ‘massive attack’ on Iran (opens End Time Headlines)

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    President Trump declared he is actively considering a “massive attack” on Iran even as the Pentagon rapidly reinforces American forces across the Middle East following the deaths of four U.S. service members in less than a week. “I am considering a massive attack.

  15. Al-Monitor

    Trump says hasn't decided on big Iran strikes, Tehran getting 'serious' (opens Al-Monitor)

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    US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had not decided on whether to launch major strikes on Iran yet, as Tehran was now getting "serious" in talks with Washington. His comments came after reports that an increasingly frustrated Trump was meeting senior advisors to discuss launching a large-s…

  16. The Hill

    As signals of a 'massive' US attack mount, experts skeptical it will break Iran (opens The Hill)

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    As President Trump threatens a major escalation in Iran, signs are mounting that the U.S. military is preparing for a potential return to major military operations. But experts are skeptical that an intensified air strike campaign — even if it takes out bridges, water facilities and electricity plan…

  17. Breitbart News

    Report: Trump Holds Off Major Iran Escalation After Pentagon Warns of Depleted Air-Defense Stocks (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump has put aside, at least for now, plans to sharply expand the U.S. military campaign against Iran. The pause comes after senior military advisers warned a broader offensive could dangerously deplete American air-defense stocks in the Middle East, according to multiple reports.

  18. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Trump holds off on major escalation against Iran as advisers raise concerns (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    President Donald Trump has set aside, at least for now, plans to sharply escalate the U.S. military assault against Iran, with particular concern that intensifying the war could dangerously drain the Pentagon’s already diminished stockpile of Patriot antimissile interceptors and other air defense mu…

  19. Watch Dog Report

    Trump Teases ‘Biggest’ Iran Strike Yet (opens Watch Dog Report)

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    President Trump says he is close to ordering the “biggest attack ever” on Iran, telling reporters the country still “hasn’t received enough pain” to make a real deal. The warning comes after nearly five months of strikes, broken ceasefires, and a rare bipartisan effort in Congress to rein in the war…

  20. Just the News

    Trump warns Iran 'strong military action' will be used if negotiations fail (opens Just the News)

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    Trump said that his patience is wearing thin, and he's not prepared to give Iran much time for diplomacy options to bear fruit.

  21. Al-Monitor

    Trump says he is ready for military action if Iran talks fail, Axios reports (opens Al-Monitor)

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    July 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday Washington was in "very deep talks with Iran" and warned that he is ready for "strong military action" if diplomacy failed. "Not much time.

  22. Axios

    Trump to Axios: I'm ready for "strong military action" if Iran talks fail (opens Axios)

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    President Trump told Axios on Monday that he decided to pause U.S. strikes on Iran in order to give negotiations another chance, but stressed that he could order a return to expanded military operations if diplomacy fails.

  23. Al-Monitor

    Trump says 'good chance' of progress in Iran talks as foes hold fire (opens Al-Monitor)

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    US President Donald Trump on Monday voiced optimism at the prospects for a negotiated peace deal with Iran, as the two sides held their fire for a third consecutive day. Fighting between the longtime foes has been paused since early Saturday after 13 nights of renewed US strikes on the Islamic repub…

  24. Al-Monitor

    Trump says US is talking with Iran right now (opens Al-Monitor)

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    By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, July 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that the United States is having"good talks" with Iran "right now." Trump, on Air Force One on his way to Michigan, said he has "plenty of time" to deal with Iran.

  25. The Guardian

    Trump warns of return to ‘strong military action’ if Iran diplomacy fails (opens The Guardian)

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    Washington and Tehran issue conflicting messages over the status of talks to end Middle East crisis Donald Trump has once again warned that the US will return to “strong military action” against Iran if diplomatic efforts do not bring a rapid resolution to the crisis in the Middle East.

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