Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran while blasting peace proposal sent

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18 May 2026 • 9:50 PM MYT
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Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran while blasting peace proposal sent

  • President Donald Trump accused Iran of derailing peace efforts by submitting a proposal unrelated to the deal being discussed, despite believing Iran is "dying to sign a deal."
  • Iran shared a revised 14-point peace offer through Pakistan, insisting its right to enrich uranium is "non-negotiable" and demanding the lifting of sanctions.
  • Trump issued a stark warning on Truth Social, stating "For Iran, the Clock is Ticking," while Iran's armed forces spokesperson threatened "surprise scenarios" if the US acts recklessly.
  • A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, prompting Emirati officials to investigate and Iran to warn the UAE against entanglement in "Israel’s plots."
  • Pakistan, mediating the talks, indicated that both the US and Iran are "changing their goalposts," making progress difficult in the three-month-old conflict.

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