Trump Escalates Threats Against Iran as Ceasefire Negotiations Remain Deadlocked
President Trump escalated threats against Iran on May 17-18, warning that "the clock is ticking" for the regime to accept a peace agreement. Negotiations continue through Pakistani mediators, but both sides remain at odds over key terms including nuclear policy and sanctions relief.
Trump Escalates Iran Threats Amid Stalled Peace Talks
Escalating Tensions
President Donald Trump warned Sunday that "the Clock is Ticking" for Iran to accept a peace agreement. President Donald Trump said "the clock is ticking" and warned that Iran had "better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anyth
Ongoing Negotiations
Iran said it conveyed another amended set of terms for a potential peace deal to the Trump administration via Pakistani mediators, CBS News reported. Tehran said it is focused entirely on an agreement to end the war and has not yet "discussed any details regarding nuclear matters."
Market Impact
Stocks were rising and oil prices were easing as investors monitored developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict and geared up for earnings from Nvidia (NVDA) later this week.