US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that time is running out to reach a deal to end the conflict, as negotiations between the two sides remain deadlocked.

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In a post on his Truth Social platform, Donald Trump said Iran needed to act quickly. “They better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them,” he wrote, adding that “TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!”

The message came shortly before the US president was scheduled to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday as efforts to revive peace talks continue.

Iranian media reported that Washington had not made meaningful concessions in its latest response to proposals from Tehran aimed at ending the conflict.

The semi-official Mehr News Agency said the US position risked creating an “impasse in the negotiations” because of the lack of compromise.

Disputes Over Negotiation Terms

Trump’s warning echoed earlier remarks in which he said an entire civilisation could be destroyed if Iran failed to reach an agreement. Those comments were made shortly before a ceasefire was declared in early April to allow negotiations to take place.

Earlier this week, the president also said the truce was on “massive life support” after rejecting Iranian proposals he described as “totally unacceptable”.

Iranian officials have defended their position. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Tehran’s proposals were “responsible” and “generous”.

According to the semi-official Tasnim News Agency, Iran’s demands included an immediate end to hostilities on all fronts. The request referred in part to continuing Israeli attacks on the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Tehran also called for an end to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports and assurances that further attacks on the country would not occur.

Iranian media reported that the proposals additionally sought compensation for damage caused during the war and emphasised Iranian sovereignty over the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.

US Conditions and Nuclear Dispute

Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency reported that Washington had responded with five conditions.

Among them was a demand that Iran operate only one nuclear facility and transfer its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to the United States.

Trump suggested on Friday that he might accept a 20-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear programme. The comment appeared to signal a shift from an earlier demand that Tehran permanently abandon the programme, which has long been a central point of disagreement between the two countries.

Ongoing Tensions Despite Ceasefire

Israeli and US forces began large-scale air strikes on Iran on 28 February. A ceasefire was later agreed in early April with the aim of allowing diplomatic negotiations to proceed.

While the truce has largely held, there have been occasional exchanges of fire.

Iran has also maintained control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies pass.

The move has effectively closed the vital waterway and pushed global oil prices higher. Iranian officials say the action is a response to US and Israeli military operations.

At the same time, the United States has enforced a naval blockade on Iranian ports in an attempt to pressure Tehran into accepting its conditions.

Mediation Efforts Continue

Diplomatic efforts to bridge the gap between the two sides are continuing. Pakistan has been acting as a mediator between Washington and Tehran.

However, reports from both Iranian and international sources suggest that the two sides remain far apart on key issues, leaving the outcome of the negotiations uncertain.

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What the war is really about. An opportunity to gorge himself on the profits available on the stock market from the timing of his decisions. He’ll go back to bombing Iran once he has bought up big on stocks etc.

Correction, time is running out for DJT as warned by BB.

5 hours ago, webfact said:

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that time is running out to reach a deal to end the conflict ...

He added that if Iran doesn't come to the table then, "I'll, I'll, you know, it'll be like, I'll, yea, it'll be beautiful, terrible, I'll, yea, watch out, I'm not kidding, I'll, I'll, ..."

And then when the NY Times reporter interjected, "What are you babbling about Mr. President?" Trump turned red and yelled, "Treason! Traitor!", and had the poor fella tossed out of AF1 from 30,000 ft.

Time is running out for many other leaders too once the economies collapse and there is no food to feed the masses.

49 minutes ago, wmorris61 said:

What the war is really about. An opportunity to gorge himself on the profits available on the stock market from the timing of his decisions. He’ll go back to bombing Iran once he has bought up big on stocks etc.

That and deflection from you know what.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Trump suggested on Friday that he might accept a 20-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear programme.

Gawd. A timeframe that’ll see him dead n buried and it doesn’t matter anymore. Why not say forever?

No love for the regime (they are scum), but can’t blame Iran for trying to get the bomb. It is a safety guarantee. Especially when you have warmongering Israel on your doorstep.

1 hour ago, Autocan said:

He added that if Iran doesn't come to the table then, "I'll, I'll, you know, it'll be like, I'll, yea, it'll be beautiful, terrible, I'll, yea, watch out, I'm not kidding, I'll, I'll, ..."

And then when the NY Times reporter interjected, "What are you babbling about Mr. President?" Trump turned red and yelled, "Treason! Traitor!", and had the poor fella tossed out of AF1 from 30,000 ft.

And, some people still believe that he is totally losing his mind IMHO anyway. This is not the typical response of a politician, only one that thinks he is the king!

Trump will do anything to divert the attention away from the Epstein files.

16 hours ago, webfact said:

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that time is running out

In other news today, It's TACO time

Oil Erases Gain After Report US Proposed Iran Sanctions Waiver

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/oil-rises-as-trump-renews-threats-against-iran-with-hormuz-shut-032201629.html

(Bloomberg) -- Oil erased an earlier increase after Iranian media said the US had proposed a temporary waiver on oil sanctions imposed on the country as part of peace talks aiming to end weeks of war.

Brent traded little changed near $109, having earlier added as much as 2.5%. The semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that the US is proposing a temporary waiver until a final deal is reached. Iranian oil has been under severe sanctions since President Donald Trump withdrew from an Iran nuclear deal in his first term.

20 years without enrichment and get out of the strait. This thing would end immediately. The regime doesn't want this. They want to continue to stretch this out. Victory for them is to remain in power no matter what the cost to the population of Iran.

Donald losing the plot today:

"If Iran surrenders, admits their Navy is gone and resting at the bottom of the sea, and their Air Force is no longer with us, and if their entire Military walks out of Tehran, weapons dropped and hands held high, each shouting 'I surrender, I surrender' while wildly waving the representative White Flag, and if their entire remaining Leadership signs all necessary 'Documents of Surrender,' and admit their defeat to the great power and force of the magnificent U.S.A., The Failing New York Times, The China Street Journal (WSJ!), Corrupt and now Irrelevant CNN, and all other members of the Fake News Media, will headline that Iran had a Masterful and Brilliant Victory over The United States of America, it wasn’t even close," Trump posted Monday morning on Truth Social. "The Dumacrats and Media have totally lost their way. They have gone absolutely CRAZY!!! President DJT."

Trump concocts unrealistic Iran surrender scenario to attack the media

8 hours ago, bannork said:

Donald losing the plot today:

"If Iran surrenders, admits their Navy is gone and resting at the bottom of the sea, and their Air Force is no longer with us, and if their entire Military walks out of Tehran, weapons dropped and hands held high, each shouting 'I surrender, I surrender' while wildly waving the representative White Flag, and if their entire remaining Leadership signs all necessary 'Documents of Surrender,' and admit their defeat to the great power and force of the magnificent U.S.A., The Failing New York Times, The China Street Journal (WSJ!), Corrupt and now Irrelevant CNN, and all other members of the Fake News Media, will headline that Iran had a Masterful and Brilliant Victory over The United States of America, it wasn’t even close," Trump posted Monday morning on Truth Social. "The Dumacrats and Media have totally lost their way. They have gone absolutely CRAZY!!! President DJT."

Trump concocts unrealistic Iran surrender scenario to attack the media

Some time last week he posted 54 posts in 3 hours on his "Truth Social", among other things attacking Obama, James Comey, the NYT and the Supreme Court, whining about the 2020 election again, and also (re)posting all kinds of weird memes and pictures.

This was done between roughly 11PM and 2AM. Of course this is totally normal behavior for a president of the United States....