US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, stating that time is running out for a peace deal. In a post on social media, Trump said: “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!” The comments come amid a deadlock in negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme.
According to Axios, Trump is due to meet his national security team to discuss next steps. He also spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before an Israeli security cabinet meeting focused on Iran, Lebanon and Gaza. There is growing speculation in Israel that fighting with Iran could resume if no compromise is reached.
In a related development, the United Arab Emirates has blamed a fire near its nuclear power plant on a drone launched by Iran or its proxies, calling it a “dangerous escalation”. The incident adds to tensions in the region as diplomatic efforts remain stalled.
