US President Donald Trump warned Iran that “the clock is ticking” as efforts to reach a peace agreement remain stalled.
Posting on Truth Social, Trump said: “They better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!”
The warning came ahead of a scheduled call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Earlier this week, Trump described the ceasefire with Iran as being on “massive life support” after rejecting Tehran’s latest counter-proposal to end the conflict.
Trump called the Iranian response “totally unacceptable,” while Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaeidefended it as “responsible” and “generous.”
According to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency, Tehran’s proposal includes:
- An immediate end to the war on all fronts, including Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon
- An end to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports
- Guarantees against future attacks on Iran
- Compensation for war damage
- Recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz
The conflict began on 28 February when US and Israeli forces launched large-scale strikes against Iran.
A ceasefire has been in place since 8 April to support negotiations, although both sides have occasionally exchanged fire.
Pakistan continues to mediate talks between Washington and Tehran, but major disagreements remain unresolved.
