Donald Trump warned Iran that “time is of the essence” after talks with Benjamin Netanyahu focused on China, the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
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Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Iran on Sunday after holding talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about regional tensions, China, and the Strait of Hormuz.
“For Iran, the Clock is ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE,” Trump wrote on Truth Social after the phone call.
The conversation came shortly after Trump returned from a major summit in China, where discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping focused heavily on Iran, trade, and global energy security.
Speaking to Israeli media following the call, Trump said Iranian leaders “should be afraid of what’s going on right now,” but added that he still believes Tehran wants to reach a diplomatic agreement with Washington.
According to Axios, Trump said the US is awaiting a revised proposal from Iran after rejecting an earlier offer submitted days ago. However, he declined to announce a formal deadline for negotiations.
Netanyahu had earlier confirmed he planned to speak with Trump following the president’s Beijing visit.
“There are certainly many possibilities; we are prepared for any scenario,” Netanyahu said in a statement.
Trump’s trip to Beijing produced several preliminary agreements involving tariffs, agriculture and aircraft purchases, while also opening discussions on the Iran crisis and stability in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump claimed Xi agreed that the strategic waterway must remain open and that Iran should never obtain nuclear weapons.
The Strait of Hormuz has become a major global concern after regional tensions disrupted oil shipping routes earlier this year, affecting energy markets worldwide.
While Trump portrayed China as supportive of efforts to stabilize the region, Beijing adopted a more cautious public stance.
China’s foreign ministry said the Iran war “should never have happened” and called for diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation.
Trump also suggested he may consider easing sanctions on certain Chinese companies importing Iranian oil, potentially signaling flexibility in broader negotiations involving Beijing and Tehran.
China remains the largest buyer of Iranian crude and is viewed as holding significant economic influence over Tehran.
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that Iran would welcome constructive diplomatic support from China but still does not trust the United States after earlier negotiations collapsed following US-led strikes.
The latest Trump-Netanyahu talks highlight growing international concern over whether diplomacy can prevent a wider regional conflict as pressure mounts on Iran over its nuclear activities and actions in the Gulf.
