NewsWorld newsDonald TrumpDonald Trump has warned Iran to 'get moving fast, or there won't be anything left' of the country as talks to bring the war to and end have once again stalled18:42, 17 May 2026Updated 19:14, 17 May 2026Donald Trump has issued a chilling new threat to Iran, warning there "won't be anything left" of the country as hopes of a peace deal hang by a thread.It comes after the US president warned the ceasefire in place since early April was on "massive life support" after the US rejected Iran's proposal to end the war. Trump called Tehran's counter offer to US proposals "totally unacceptable".In a fresh threat to the country today, Trump said in post on his Truth Social platform: "They better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them." He added: "TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!"Esmail Baghaei, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, insisted Iran's last offer to the US was "responsible" and "generous".The proposal included an immediate end to fighting on all fronts - including continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon - as well as a halt to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, and guarantees of no further attacks against Iran.The deal also called for Iran to be paid compensation for war damage and stressed the country should keep control over the Strait of Hormuz.Trump's latest outburst came as he was due to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today. The two leaders spoke about Iran on the same day Netanyahu held a security meeting with his cabinet, Israeli media reports.Israel is reportedly coordinating with the US about a possible resumption of the war, two people familiar with the situation, including an Israeli military officer, told AP on the condition of anonymity.Fighting began on February 28 after a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran. A ceasefire aimed at allowing talks to continue has been in place since April 8 and has largely held despite occasional exchanges of fire.Pakistan has been trying to mediate between the US and Iran, but both countries still seem far from an agreement.Article continues belowOn Friday, Trump signalled he could accept Iran suspending its nuclear programme for 20 years - a major point of tension between the two countries - in a possible shift from his previous demand for it to end completely.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Breaking NewsDonald Trump
Trump drops chilling Iran war threat as peace talks stall - 'clock is ticking'
Donald Trump has warned Iran to 'get moving fast, or there won't be anything left' of the country as talks to bring the war to and end have once again stalled










