Trump warns Iran 'clock is ticking' as peace deal progress stalls
Trump said fresh military action could follow if diplomacy fails, as U.S. officials weigh contingency plans and Iran rejects Washington’s demands.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump discussed Iran with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following his return from China, asserting that Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed Iran must reopen the Hormuz Strait and cannot possess nuclear weapons.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said on Friday that Tehran welcomes Chinese input but distrusts the U.S., which has curtailed previous talks by launching air strikes; China remains the largest buyer of Iranian oil.
- Trump wrote on Truth Social that for Iran, "the Clock is ticking," warning of rapid consequences, and told reporters on Air Force One he is not seeking favors from Xi regarding the strait.
- Netanyahu stated, "Our eyes are also wide open regarding Iran," confirming readiness for any scenario while he maintains regular contact with Trump to coordinate strategy.
- Trump has declined to set a deadline for negotiations and awaits an updated Iranian proposal to assess improvement, while agreements with China remain "preliminary.
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Trump's stark warning: 'Clock ticking' for Iran
President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Iran that "there won't be anything left of them" if Tehran does not quickly agree to a peace deal with the United States, as tensions in the region escalated following a drone strike that sparked a fire near a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Washington has been locked in conflict with Tehran since major strikes on Iran began on February 28 and a ceasefire was later implemented in Apr…
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Trump told Axios "the clock is ticking" for Iran and warned if the regime doesn't make a better deal "they are going to get hit much harder."
President Trump Posts Image Hinting at Nuclear Strike as Iran Deal Clock Runs Out
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to the Iranian government, signalling potentially catastrophic military strikes if diplomatic negotiations remain permanently stalled. His warning was underscored by an image shared on his Truth Social platform that appeared to depict a severe nuclear escalation, sharpening concern over already‑high tensions across the volatile Middle East. On 17 May, the American leader drastical…
US, Iran far from Hormuz deal as Trump says clock ticking
The U.S. and Iran remained far apart Sunday on a deal to end weeks of war and reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz, as a drone attack sparked a fire at a United Arab Emirates nuclear plant, spotlighting the risks…
By Alayna Treene, CNN. US President Donald Trump met Saturday with top members of his national security team to discuss the way forward in the war against Iran, a source familiar with the meeting told CNN, a day before he said Tehran “better get moving, FAST, or there will be nothing left of them.” “For Iran, time is running out and they better act FAST, or there will be nothing left of them. TIME IS CRITICAL! President DJT,” Trump posted on Tru…
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