- His comments came ahead of a scheduled phone discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday
- The reports suggested that the absence of compromise from the US side could lead to a breakdown in negotiations
- Iranian officials maintain that their position is reasonable and balanced
US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying “time is running out” as diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict appear to have stalled.
Posting on his Truth Social platform, Eko Hot Blog reports that Trump said Iran must act quickly or risk facing severe consequences. “They better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!” he wrote.
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His comments came ahead of a scheduled phone discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Iranian media reported that Washington has not offered any significant concessions in response to Tehran’s latest proposals aimed at ending hostilities.
The reports suggested that the absence of compromise from the US side could lead to a breakdown in negotiations.
The rhetoric from Trump follows earlier warnings in which he suggested Iran could face catastrophic consequences if it failed to agree to a settlement, shortly before a ceasefire was reached in April.
However, he has since said the truce remains fragile, describing it as being on “life support” after rejecting parts of Iran’s proposals.
Iranian officials maintain that their position is reasonable and balanced. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei defended Tehran’s proposals, while Iranian media outlets said the plan included calls for a complete end to hostilities, an end to restrictions on Iranian ports, security guarantees, compensation for war damage, and recognition of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Reports from Iranian sources also indicated that the United States has responded with its own conditions, including limiting Iran’s nuclear activities to a single facility and transferring enriched uranium stocks to US custody.
Trump has recently signalled a possible shift in stance, suggesting he could accept a temporary suspension of Iran’s nuclear programme for up to 20 years, rather than insisting on its complete dismantlement.
The conflict, which escalated after major airstrikes involving Israeli and US forces, has seen intermittent exchanges despite a ceasefire arrangement intended to support negotiations.
Tensions have also impacted global energy markets, as Iran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for a significant portion of the world’s oil and gas supply, a move linked to ongoing retaliation claims.
Efforts at mediation, reportedly involving Pakistan, have so far failed to bridge the gap between both sides as positions remain sharply divided.
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