Trump says US has 'big decision' to make on Iran, urges 'meaningful' deal
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Friday that he is currently weighing a "very big decision" regarding his administration's approach to Iran. "Now, we have a big decision to make. You know that -- not easy, not easy. We have a very big decision to make," Trump said at an event in the state of Texas.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 02:44 | 28 February 2026
President Donald Trump said Friday that he faces a "very big decision" on Iran, signaling openness to a diplomatic agreement and a willingness to apply military pressure if necessary.
"Now, we have a big decision to make. You know that -- not easy, not easy. We have a very big decision to make," Trump said at an event in the state of Texas.
He claimed that tens of thousands of protesters had been killed recently in Iran, citing a figure of 32,000, though he did not provide details or sources for the number.
"They want to make a deal, but got to make a deal that's meaningful," he said.
The president also referenced last year's US military strikes, saying American forces had "hit them real hard" with B-2 bombers and claimed the attack had significantly degraded Iran's nuclear capabilities.
"I'd rather do it the peaceful way, but they're very difficult people," he added.
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