Trump Escalates Pressure on Iran as Deadline for Peace Deal Looms

President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric against Tehran, stating that Iran is \"running out of time\" to reach a diplomatic settlement. In a series of public statements and a call with Axios, the President warned that the U.S. is prepared to strike Iran \"much harder than before\" if an acceptable proposal is not received quickly. Over the weekend, Trump convened top national security officials, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, to review military options and contingencies. On the diplomatic front, reports have surfaced via the Fars News Agency and Japan Times regarding a five-point U.S. proposal. The reported terms include the removal of Iran’s enriched uranium to the United States and the unfreezing of less than 25% of Iran's suspended assets, with no provisions for U.S. reparations. While the White House has not publicly confirmed these specific terms, the focus on asset and uranium custody suggests that negotiations have shifted toward concrete verification and transfer mechanisms. Meanwhile, regional stability remains precarious as the Strait of Hormuz remains a central point of contention in peace talks. Tensions were further exacerbated by reports of a drone attack causing a fire at a nuclear plant in the United Arab Emirates. Although no new U.S. military strikes were confirmed in the last 24 hours, the administration continues to signal that the window for a diplomatic resolution is closing rapidly.