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Trump warns Iran ‘clock is ticking’ after national security meeting
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What we know
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Sunday that "the Clock is Ticking" and that Tehran must move "FAST" or "there won't be anything left of them," posting the threat on Truth Social a day after meeting top national security aides on the stalled U.S.-Iran war and Hormuz talks.
CNN reported Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and special envoy Steve Witkoff attended the Saturday session at Trump's Virginia golf club after his China trip. Axios said Trump told it Iran would be hit "much harder" without a better proposal and that a Situation Room review of military options was expected Tuesday. Trump also spoke Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
What's confirmed
- CNN: Truth Social warning after weekend national security meeting; Netanyahu call confirmed; Pentagon target plans prepared (CNN).
- Axios: Trump said clock is ticking and Iran faces harder strikes without a better offer; Tuesday options huddle flagged (Axios).
- Al Jazeera / Al-Monitor: Same Truth Social text amid stalled Pakistan-mediated talks and Gulf tension (AJ/Al-Monitor).
- Fox News (tip): Reported Trump weighing restart of military action and Sunday Netanyahu contact alongside the warning (Fox tip).
What's still developing
- Whether Tuesday's security review sets a strike timeline or another diplomacy window.
- How Iran answers via Pakistan after Trump rejected its earlier 14-point plan.
- Impact of simultaneous Gulf drone incidents on ceasefire durability.
Sources
- CNN — Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting link
- Axios — Trump warns Iran "clock is ticking" until US launches harder strikes link
- Al Jazeera — 'Won't be anything left': Trump issues threat to Iran amid stalled talks link
- Al-Monitor — Trump says 'clock ticking' for Iran as peace negotiations stall link
- Fox News — Trump tells Iran 'clock is ticking' amid renewed military action warnings link