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The President of the United States, Donald Trump, issued a new direct threat to Iran this Sunday through his Truth Social network, warning that time is running out to reach an agreement and that the consequences of inaction would be devastating for the Islamic Republic.
«For Iran, the clock is ticking, and they'd better get moving —quickly!— or there will be nothing left of them. Time is essential!», wrote the leader, according to reported the EFE agency.
The warning comes amid a ceasefire that has been in effect since April 8, 2026, but which Trump himself has described as "incredibly fragile."
The conflict began on February 28, 2026 when the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury, attacking over 2,000 targets on Iranian territory with the stated goal of destroying Tehran's military capabilities and halting its nuclear program.
In an interview with Fox News upon his return from a trip to Beijing last week, Trump blamed Iran for the deadlock in negotiations and claimed that Tehran systematically backtracks on agreements reached.
"Every time we engage in dialogue, they agree to everything and then withdraw. They were going to give us their nuclear material and everything we wanted, but every time a deal is closed, the next day they act as if we never had that conversation," the president stated, noting that this situation has repeated itself at least five times.
In addition to the message published this Sunday, on Saturday Trump shared an AI-generated image on Truth Social depicting him surrounded by warships under a stormy sky, accompanied by the phrase "it has been the calm before the storm," which has intensified speculation about a possible resumption of attacks.
Negotiations have been characterized by deep divergences. The United States demands that Iran hand over 440 kilos of 60% enriched uranium, restrict its nuclear program to a single active facility, and forgo economic compensation for war damages, according to the Iranian agency Fars.
Iran responded to the U.S. proposal with a three-phase plan and a 15-year pause on uranium enrichment, which Trump rejected on May 11 as "completely unacceptable," reiterating that the United States seeks a "total victory."
The Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, refrained from detailing military plans during his appearances before the House of Representatives and the Senate this week, simply stating: "We have a plan to escalate measures if necessary. We have a plan to reverse the situation if necessary. We have a plan to reallocate resources."
Iran, for its part, has warned that it could increase uranium enrichment to 90%—the level necessary for military use—if it is attacked again, according to parliamentary statements reported by Reuters.
This Sunday, Trump is expected to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the situation in Iran and the outcomes of his trip to Beijing, where the U.S. president also discussed the Iranian issue and the security of the Strait of Hormuz with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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