Donald Trump has warned Tehran that the “clock is ticking” and threatened consequences if its leaders do not act quickly.
"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!," the US president wrote in a Truth Social post.
Trump warned that if Tehran failed to reach a peace agreement with the US, it would face "a very bad time”.
"If they don’t, they’re going to have a bad time. A very bad time. They had better make a deal," Trump told French media. He also shared an AI-generated graphic of him and a US Navy admiral in front of stormy waters, and the line: "It was calm before the storm."
It comes after Trump spoke to Benjamin Netanyahu about Iran on Sunday as the Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu held a security meeting with his cabinet, Israeli media reports.
Trump’s warning follows a drone strike sparked a fire at an electrical generator at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi.
No injuries were reported, radiological safety levels were unaffected and the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation confirmed the plant's essential systems are operating normally.
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The State of Qatar has issued a statement strongly condemning the drone attack on the United Arab Emirates.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement shared to X: “The attacks marked a dangerous escalation through the targeting of vital facilities and civilian infrastructure.
“The Ministry stresses the need to spare the region the consequences of such unjustified attacks and to intensify efforts aimed at de-escalation in order to restore regional and international security and stability.
“It also reiterates Qatar's full solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and its support for all measures taken by the UAE to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and the safety of its facilities.”
It comes after a drone strike sparked a fire at an electrical generator at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi.
No injuries were reported, radiological safety levels were unaffected and the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation confirmed the plant's essential systems are operating normally.
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UAE radiation levels normal after drone strike near Barakah plant
Radiological safety levels are reportedly unaffected by a drone strike on an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, Abu Dhabi authorities have said.
The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation confirmed the plant's essential systems were operating normally and reported no injuries.
However, it is not known how the drone strike happened.
"The IAEA is following the situation closely and is in constant contact with the UAE authorities, ready to provide assistance if needed," the UN nuclear watchdog said.
The UAE has faced repeated missile and drone attacks during the Israel-US-Iran conflict.
Trump warns Iran that the 'clock is ticking' and they should act 'fast'
US president Donald Trump threatened that the “clock is ticking” for Iran and threatened consequences for Iran if its leaders do not act quickly.
"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!," he wrote in a Truth Social post.
