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Trump Puts Iran on Notice: 'Clock is Ticking' for Terror-Sponsoring Regime

President Trump demands immediate action as negotiations with Tehran reach a breaking point.

Foreign PolicyPublished May 18, 2026 at 9:58 AMProcessed May 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM
An Iranian woman walks near a huge billboard referring to the Strait of Hormuz and words reading in Persian 'Forever in Iran's hand' at Vanak square in Tehran, Iran, 06 May 2026.

President Trump is done playing games with the Iranian regime, issuing a blunt warning that the 'clock is ticking' for Tehran to end its belligerence.

In a clear message posted to Truth Social, the President made it known that Iran must move quickly to reach a resolution, stating, 'They better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them.' This assertive stance comes as diplomatic efforts remain stalled, with the President correctly labeling Iran's recent demands as 'totally unacceptable.' While the regime in Tehran has the audacity to call its own demands 'generous,' they include absurd requests such as war reparations and the lifting of essential U.S. naval blockades.

Meanwhile, the U.S. has maintained a firm position, reportedly demanding that Iran dismantle its nuclear infrastructure and surrender its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

The regime’s continued obstructionism, including its illegal interference with the Strait of Hormuz, has only served to highlight the necessity of the President's 'peace through strength' approach. As the U.S. and Israel continue to exert pressure, it is clear that the days of coddling the world’s leading state sponsor of terror are over.

The President has made it clear: the choice is now Iran’s to make, and the consequences of further delay will be theirs to bear.

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