US President Donald Trump said progress has been made in talks with Iran, but warned that Tehran would face a severe response if negotiations collapse. Speaking to Fox News, Trump said Iran would be hit "really hard" if the nuclear negotiations fail again, adding that military action remains an option if diplomacy does not succeed. His comments come amid ongoing efforts to reach a deal over Iran's nuclear program. The president's remarks were reported by Al Jazeera and Fox News, with both outlets highlighting the dual message of cautious optimism and a firm warning. Trump did not specify what form a "hard hit" would take, but his reference to military action underscored the high stakes of the diplomatic process. The negotiations have been a focal point of his administration's foreign policy, though no details of the talks' current status were provided in the reports. The warning follows a period of heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, and signals that Washington is prepared to escalate if diplomatic efforts stall. Trump's statement appears aimed at pressuring Iran to reach an agreement while also reassuring allies that the US remains open to a peaceful resolution. No timeline or specific conditions for a deal were mentioned in the reports.