Trump threatened a major U.S. strike against Iran during a campaign rally in Alaska, warning that Washington is losing patience amid escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf. * Trump's warning: "We're going to hit them hard. Wait and see what we do to Iran, because we're getting pretty fed up," Trump said. * Diplomatic status: A senior U.S. official told Israel's N12 that negotiations with Iran are neither dead nor making meaningful progress, while Washington continues increasing pressure. * U.S. position: The official said Iran had miscalculated by expecting Trump to back down under pressure ahead of the November midterm elections. 14-OCT-2026 05:55 AM ET