Chicago – May 17, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran that time is running out to strike a deal to end the Middle East war, as negotiations remain deadlocked. In a post on Truth Social, 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 stalled discussions mediated by Pakistan, with Washington and Tehran still far apart on key issues including Iran’s uranium stockpile, sanctions relief, and war‑related compensation.
Iranian media say the U.S. has made no meaningful concessions on Tehran’s latest proposals, raising the risk of further escalation should talks collapse. Trump’s remarks also follow a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, underlining Washington’s hardening stance as the fragile ceasefire holds.
