A person worships as a recorded video message from President Donald Trump plays at Rededicate 250, a mostly conservative Christian prayer gathering in honor of the United States' 250th anniversary, on the National Mall. (Photo: AP)
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran to act quickly on stalled negotiations, saying time is running out, in a post on Truth Social.
“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!” Trump wrote.
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His remarks came hours after Iranian media reported details of what it described as US conditions for restarting talks.
According to reports, the US wants Iran to hand over around 400 kilograms of enriched uranium, limit operations to one nuclear facility and drop demands for war compensation. The US is also said to want most frozen Iranian assets to remain blocked and for the conflict to end only after negotiations are completed.
Iran has set its own conditions for returning to talks. Reports said Tehran wants military action in the region to stop, sanctions to be lifted and frozen assets to be released. It has also asked for compensation for war damage and recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US and Israel of trying to create instability in Iran by supporting armed groups. He said the effort failed because neighbouring countries did not allow their territory to be used.
Tensions remain high despite a ceasefire reached in April with mediation by Pakistan. While the truce reduced fighting, both sides have not agreed on a broader settlement.
Trump earlier said the ceasefire was agreed at Pakistan’s request. “We did the ceasefire as a request from another nation… we did it as a favour to Pakistan,” he said.
Talks have been on hold since last week after both sides rejected each other’s proposals.
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A person worships as a recorded video message from President Donald Trump plays at Rededicate 250, a mostly conservative Christian prayer gathering in honor of the United States' 250th anniversary, on the National Mall. (Photo: AP) 
