President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, emphasizing the urgency of reaching a peace agreement. In a post on Truth Social on Sunday (May 17), Trump stated, “They better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!” This warning comes amid stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran, which have shown little progress.
According to a BBC report, Trump discussed the situation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting the ongoing tensions. On Monday (May 18), an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed that Tehran had responded to the latest U.S. proposal, with exchanges continuing through Pakistani mediators.
The talks aim to solidify an April ceasefire, which has been fragile at best. The Deutsche Welle reported that Iran demands an end to hostilities on all fronts, including Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports. Iran also seeks compensation for war damages and recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, the U.S. has reportedly set conditions, including limiting Iran to one nuclear site and transferring its enriched uranium stockpile to the U.S. Trump suggested a potential shift in stance, accepting a 20-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear program, which marks a departure from the previous demand for a complete halt.
The ongoing conflict, which began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, has led to Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil trade. This move has caused oil prices to soar worldwide.
Pakistan continues to mediate between the U.S. and Iran, though both sides remain far apart in their demands. As reported by the Daily Express, Trump has described the ceasefire as being on “massive life support,” urging Iran to reconsider its stance to avoid further escalation.
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