Trump Issues Warning to Iran Amid Stalled Peace Talks
US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that the "clock is ticking" as efforts to end the ongoing war have stalled.
On his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote:
"They better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!"
This statement was made ahead of a scheduled conversation between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday.
Ceasefire Efforts Face Challenges
Earlier in the week, Trump expressed concerns that the ceasefire agreement with Iran was on "massive life support" after rejecting Tehran's demands to conclude the conflict.
He described Iran's counterproposal to US peace initiatives as:
"totally unacceptable".
In response, Esmail Baghaei, a spokesperson for the Iranian foreign ministry, defended the proposal, calling it both "responsible" and "generous".
Details of Iran's Proposal
According to Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency, the proposal includes several key points:
- An immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, referencing ongoing Israeli attacks against Iran-supported Hezbollah forces in Lebanon.
- A halt to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
- Guarantees that Iran will not face further attacks.
- A demand for compensation related to war damages.
- An emphasis on Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
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