US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran, warning that “the clock is ticking” as diplomatic negotiations over uranium stockpiles, sanctions relief and war-related compensation remain deadlocked.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran must “get moving, FAST,” adding that “there won’t be anything left of them” and stressing that “TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE.” The remarks come amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, where talks between Washington and Tehran have stalled despite intermittent backchannel efforts.Also Read: UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags onThe US has demanded strict limits on Iran’s nuclear programme, including surrendering enriched uranium and restricting operational nuclear facilities. Iran, in turn, has pushed for sanctions relief, unfreezing of assets and compensation for war damages.Bloomberg reported that discussions remain far apart, with both sides accusing each other of failing to make meaningful concessions. The standoff comes as the fragile ceasefire in the region continues to hold under strain, with fears of renewed escalation impacting global energy markets and shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz.Trump, who has repeatedly signalled readiness to resume military pressure, said he is awaiting an updated Iranian proposal, warning that failure to reach a deal could trigger renewed strikes.The US President’s sharp comments came just hours after Iranian media reported details of Washington’s key conditions for restarting negotiations.Citing Iran’s Fars News Agency, reports said the US has demanded that Iran hand over 400 kilograms of enriched uranium, restrict its nuclear programme to a single operational facility, abandon claims for war-related compensation, accept continued restrictions on most frozen assets, and link any broader de-escalation to progress in ongoing talks.In response, Tehran quickly outlined its own set of five conditions for returning to the negotiating table.According to Iranian media reports, Iran has said it would resume talks only if military activity in the region—especially in Lebanon—comes to a halt, sanctions are lifted, and frozen Iranian assets abroad are fully released.Iran has also reiterated its demand for compensation for wartime losses, alongside formal recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.Also Read: Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, but no sign China will weigh inThe Strait of Hormuz continues to remain one of the most sensitive flashpoints in the ongoing crisis.Tehran has tightened oversight of maritime movement through the strategic waterway, even as Washington steps up pressure on Iranian ports and shipping networks through expanded naval operations.Despite a ceasefire brokered earlier this year with Pakistani involvement, tensions in the region have shown little sign of easing.While the temporary truce succeeded in halting large-scale hostilities, it fell short of producing any durable political settlement between the two sides.The US President has repeatedly maintained that the ceasefire was agreed to at Pakistan’s request, while also signalling that Washington is not prepared to resume military strikes on Iran at this stage.“We did the ceasefire as a request from another nation. I would have really benefited from it, but we did it as a favour to Pakistan. They are terrific people, the Field Marshal and the Prime Minister,” Trump said.Pakistan’s role as a mediator, however, has drawn renewed scrutiny following a CBS News report claiming that Iran shifted multiple military aircraft to Air Force Base Nur Khan near Rawalpindi soon after the ceasefire announcement in early April.Among the aircraft reportedly relocated was an Iranian Air Force RC-130 reconnaissance platform, a surveillance variant of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.Meanwhile, diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran has effectively stalled, with both sides rejecting each other’s latest proposals last week, leaving formal negotiation channels frozen for now.(With inputs from ANI)