Iran announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz; Trump says 'holding off on attack on Iran tomorrow'

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Iran’s latest counterproposal does not appear to meet US demands, as per the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a Washington think-tank. A senior US official and source briefed on the matter told Axios on May 18 that Iran’s counterproposal does not contain a commitment “about suspending uranium enrichment or handing over its existing stockpile of highly enriched uranium (HEU).” US demands have been and continue to be that Iran must give its HEU to the US.

Speaking later at a White House event, Trump said there had been a 'very positive development' and that Arab allies said a deal was near that would leave Iran without nuclear weapons, which Tehran denies pursuing.

"There seems to be a very good chance that they can work something out. If we can do that without bombing the hell out of them, I'd be very happy," Trump said.

Iran has repeatedly rebuffed Trump's offers and has exerted control over the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway into the Gulf, sending global oil prices spiraling.

He was quoted as saying: "We were getting ready to do a very major attack tomorrow, and I put it off for a little while—hopefully maybe forever... because we've had very big discussions with Iran, and we'll see what they amount to."

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemned the targeting of the vicinity of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region of the United Arab Emirates by drones. The Council also affirmed solidarity with the UAE. No casualties were reported in the attacks.

The US Treasury Department issued a temporary 30-day general licence allowing the most energy-vulnerable nations to access Russian oil stranded at sea, aiming to stabilise global crude markets and redirect supply to "countries in need". Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in announcing the move, said the extension provides flexibility for specific licenses as needed.

The action is intended to help reroute existing supply away from China, which has been stockpiling discounted Russian oil, while ensuring oil reaches nations facing energy shortages.

Extending by 30 days US sanctions waiver for Russian oil cargoes already at sea, is expected to ease global energy prices amid Iran war risks.

The latest "temporary 30-day general license" will "provide the most vulnerable nations with the ability to temporarily access Russian oil currently stranded at sea," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a social media post.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), affiliated with the United Nations, is closely monitoring the situation at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi through continuous coordination with the relevant UAE authorities, while expressing its full readiness to provide assistance if needed.

The remarks were made this evening by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General, who renewed the Secretary-General’s deep concern over reports received by the United Nations indicating that drone attacks yesterday caused a fire in an electricity generator within the vicinity of the Barakah plant.

In a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump said: "I have been asked by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow, in that serious negotiations are now taking place, and that, in their opinion, as Great Leaders and Allies, a Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable to the United States of America, as well as all Countries in the Middle East, and beyond."

He added: "This Deal will include, importantly, NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN! Based on my respect for the above mentioned Leaders, I have instructed Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, The Chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Daniel Caine, and The United States Military, that we will NOT be doing the scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow, but have further instructed them to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP."

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was slightly higher last week, returning to levels in line with the average recorded since the start of the Middle East conflict after hitting a wartime low.

A total of 55 commodities vessels crossed the strategic waterway between May 11 and 17, according to data from maritime tracking firm Kpler as of Monday morning.

That marked a sharp increase from the previous week, when just 19 vessels crossed - the lowest weekly figure since the first US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, which led to widespread disruption of traffic through the strait.

Iranian state television said Friday the Revolutionary Guards were allowing more ships to transit the strait, after reporting a day earlier that "more than 30 ships" had been permitted to pass.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday he was ready to "do the impossible" to stop the war with Israel, as the health ministry said Israeli strikes have killed more than 3,000 people.

Aoun's comments came as the Israeli army carried out another series of strikes in south Lebanon, while Hezbollah said it had struck a military target in northern Israel.

Since the start of the ceasefire on April 17, Israel has continued to launch strikes, carry out demolitions and issue evacuation orders in south Lebanon, saying it is targeting the Iran-backed armed group.

On Monday, it issued fresh evacuation warnings to three southern villages, and later repeated its warning to one on the outskirts of the coastal city of Tyre.

Hezbollah has also continued operations against Israeli forces in south Lebanon and northern Israel, including what it said was a drone attack Monday on "the vehicle of the commander of the 300th Brigade of the Israeli enemy army".

Israeli strikes have killed more than 3,000 people in Lebanon since the start of the war between Hezbollah and Israel on March 2, the health ministry said on Monday, after an April 17 ceasefire failed to stop the fighting.

"The total cumulative toll of the aggression from March 2 to May 18 is now as follows: 3,020 martyrs and 9,273 wounded," the ministry said, with 211 people aged 18 and under and 116 healthcare workers among the dead.

One of Indian billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani's companies will pay the US Treasury $275 million to settle a probe into whether it violated US sanctions against Iran, the Treasury said in a statement on Monday.

The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said the agreement had been reached with Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), part of the billionaire's sprawling conglomerate of companies.

"AEL agreed to settle its potential civil liability for 32 apparent violations of OFAC's Iran sanctions," the Treasury said, pointing to AEL purchases of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shipments between November 2023 and June 2025.

Monday's announcement came days after Adani agreed to pay a separate $18 million settlement in a US civil court case linked to corruption, without admitting guilt, according to another of his companies.

Iraq's foreign ministry said Monday that the country's air defence systems had not detected any drones launched from its territory toward Saudi Arabia.

Late Sunday, Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted and destroyed three drones that entered from Iraqi airspace, adding that it "reserves the right to respond at the appropriate time and place."

But, the Iraqi foreign ministry said authorities had opened an investigation "to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident".

It added that the country's air defence and surveillance systems had not detected any launches.

The ministry urged Riyadh "to cooperate and share relevant information to help ensure accurate information that strengthen security and stability in both brotherly countries."

No Iraqi group has claimed responsibility for the drones.

Oil prices turned lower in afternoon trading Monday and stock markets advanced after an Iranian media report said US officials had agreed to suspend sanctions against its crude while talks on ending the war continue.

The unconfirmed Tasnim report cited an unnamed source, but analysts said traders seized on the news after US President Donald Trump warned Tehran on Sunday that time was running out to make a deal.

Despite the uncertainty, "this is good first step, if confirmed", said Fawad Razaqzada, an analyst at Forex.com.

The conflict has led to an effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20 per cent of global oil exports pass in peacetime, and sent oil prices soaring.

Stock markets fell earlier in Asia and European indexes had also opened mostly lower before the Tasnim report. Wall Street also opened higher.

An Iranian court will this week hear a case against prize-winning director Jafar Panahi after he returned to Iran in late March during the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic, Iranian media said Monday.

The case will go before a Tehran Revolutionary Court on Wednesday, the ISNA news agency reported. It added that the director, who won the top prize at last year's Cannes festival and was nominated for an Oscar, had returned to Iran on March 30.

The United States has reportedly agreed to temporarily suspend sanctions on Iran’s oil sector under a revised negotiation framework aimed at reviving stalled talks with Tehran. According to Iran’s Tasnim news agency, the latest US proposal would allow temporary relief on sanctions targeting Iranian oil exports during the negotiation period itself, rather than waiting until a final agreement is signed.

Despite the reported concession, Iran continues to insist that any long-term agreement must include the full and permanent lifting of sanctions. Sources cited by Tasnim said Tehran views temporary waivers as insufficient and is seeking binding commitments from the US as part of a durable deal. The proposal reportedly centres on a temporary mechanism tied to sanctions administered by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), while Reuters separately reported that Iran submitted a revised proposal through Pakistan earlier in the day.

Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, stressed that the targeting of Barakah is a terrorist attack on a peaceful project, built to the highest safety standards, that powers homes, hospitals, and industries across the UAE.

Al Jaber added that the aggression is also an attack on the right of every nation to build, to progress, and to deliver clean energy to its people. Barakah will keep running. 

Iran said Monday it had responded to a new US proposal aimed at ending the war, adding that diplomatic exchanges continue despite Iranian media reports describing Washington's demands as excessive.

Washington and Tehran have been swapping proposals in an effort to end the conflict which the US and Israel launched on February 28, but they have held only a single round of talks despite a fragile ceasefire.

"As we announced yesterday, our concerns were conveyed to the American side," foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei told a news briefing, adding that exchanges were "continuing through the Pakistani mediator".

Baqaei defended Iran's demands, including the release of Iranian assets frozen abroad and the lifting of long-standing sanctions.

"The points raised are Iranian demands that have been firmly defended by the Iranian negotiating team in every round of negotiations," he said.

He also defended an Iranian stipulation that the US pay war reparations, describing the conflict as "illegal and baseless".

On the possibility of another military confrontation, Baqaei said Iran was "fully prepared for any eventuality".

Iran's national football team arrived in southern Turkey on Monday for a training camp and to complete US visa applications ahead of the 2026 World Cup, AFP correspondents said.

The players and their entourage were seen leaving Antalya airport by AFP correspondents just before 4pm (1300 GMT), about two hours after FlightRadar logged a Varesh Airlines from Tehran landing at 1.51pm.

Known as Team Melli, the players were to stay around two weeks in Antalya before travelling to the United States where they will play all three of their matches in Group G.

The Middle East war is undermining wages and working conditions way beyond the conflict region, the UN's International Labour Organisation said Monday.

The ILO predicted in a report that the conflict could cost millions of jobs and see real wages fall in 2026 and 2027 with a particular risk for migrant workers who send home remittances.

It said that higher energy costs, transport disruption, supply chain pressure, weaker tourism and migrant labour cuts were all weighing on economies because of the war.

"The conflict is expected to affect labour markets for some time, with the scale and duration of its effects depending on how the situation evolves," said the report.

Hezbollah on Monday said it fired a drone at a military target in northern Israel, as Israel continued launching strikes on south Lebanon despite an extension of the truce between the countries.

In a statement, Hezbollah said it launched the drone at "an Iron Dome platform belonging to the Israeli enemy army" in a military encampment in northern Israel, in response to an Israeli "violation" of the ceasefire.

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been released from a hospital in Tehran after more than two weeks, her supporters said.

They called for Mohammadi, 54, to remain at home to receive follow-up care and daily physiotherapy.

Mohammadi was urgently transferred from prison to a hospital in northwestern Iran on May 1 after she fell unconscious. She was released on bail nearly 10 days later and transferred to the hospital in Tehran, where specialists examined her.

She was awarded the Nobel in 2023 while in prison and has been jailed repeatedly throughout her career. Her latest imprisonment began in December when she was arrested in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.

Her family has said that her health had been deteriorating in prison, in part because she was heavily beaten during her arrest. She had a heart attack in March and has had a blood clot in her lung since before her imprisonment that needs blood thinners and monitoring to manage it.

Iran's top security body announced on Monday the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed and wants to charge ships to traverse.

On its official X account, the Supreme National Security Council shared a post for the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) saying it would provide "real?time updates on the GBPHormuz_Strait operations and latest developments."

The account of the Revolutionary Guards navy shared the same post.

It was not immediately clear what the new body would do but earlier this month Iranian English-speaking broadcaster Press TV said it constituted a "system to exercise sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz" and that ships passing through the strait were sent "regulations" from the email info@pgsa.ir.

Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital strait since the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel on February 28. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 8.

Iran's grip over the waterway has rattled global markets and given Tehran significant leverage, while the United States has imposed its own naval blockade on Iranian ports.

In peacetime, the route accounts for roughly a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, along with other key commodities including fertiliser.

Since the war began, Iran has repeatedly said that maritime traffic through the strait would "not return to its pre-war status" and last month it said it had received the first revenue from tolls on the waterway.

On Saturday, Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament's national security commission, said Iran "has prepared a professional mechanism to manage traffic" through the strait, adding that it will be "unveiled soon".

The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) has announced that all its services and units are operating at the highest levels of readiness and full defensive preparedness.

The command said it takes pride in the advanced combat readiness and high vigilance demonstrated by its personnel in carrying out national duties to defend the Kingdom and safeguard its achievements.

It also urged the public to exercise caution in the event of encountering any unfamiliar or suspicious objects resulting from attacks, advising people not to approach or handle them.

The BDF confirmed that personnel of the Royal Field Engineering Unit remain fully prepared to deal with such objects safely, ensuring the protection of citizens and residents across the country.

Iran said it had responded to a new US proposal aimed at ending the war, adding that exchanges were continuing despite Iranian media reports describing Washington's demands as excessive.

"As we announced yesterday, our concerns were conveyed to the American side," foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said during a press briefing.

He said exchanges were "continuing through the Pakistani mediator", without providing details.

Iran's national football team was headed to Turkey on Monday to play a final friendly match before flying to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, Iranian media reported.

"The Iranian national football team... departed this morning for Antalya, Turkey to play its final friendly match before flying to the United States for the 2026 World Cup," the Tasnim news agency reported.

It said the squad consisted of 22 domestic-based players alongside their coaching staff.

On Saturday, head coach Amir Ghalenoei said they would also be completing visa applications for the US while in Turkey.

The team's participation in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, comes amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US which paused 40 days of war that began on February 28.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says discussions with the United States are continuing indirectly through Pakistan, which is acting as a mediator.

Speaking at a press briefing, the spokesperson said both Tehran and Washington have exchanged comments on Iran’s recent proposal via the Pakistani channel.

He added that the communication process remains ongoing, with Pakistan facilitating message exchanges between the two sides and further coordination expected.

Iranian and Omani technical teams have met in Oman to discuss a mechanism to ensure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

Speaking at a news conference, Esmaeil Baghaei said the talks last week focused on developing a framework under international law to establish procedures for what he described as “performing this job”.

Baghaei added that Iran remains in contact with Oman and other relevant parties, with discussions set to continue next week at the expert level with Omani counterparts.

Turkish Airlines has announced the resumption of its Istanbul–Dubai services starting June 8, restoring a key air link between Turkey and the UE.

In a statement shared on social media, Turkish Ambassador to the UAE Lutfullah Goktas said Turkish Airlines was “meeting in the skies over the United Arab Emirates in June” and expressed excitement over reconnecting with passengers in the country.

“We are delighted to share this important development with our brothers and sisters in the UAE and our dear citizens living there. Hello again, UAE!” Goktas said.

The reinstated route is expected to improve connectivity for business and leisure travellers between Istanbul and Dubai, two major global aviation hubs.

The Israeli military says it has struck more than 30 Hezbollah infrastructure targets in southern Lebanon, including weapons storage facilities, observation posts, and buildings allegedly used to plan attacks against Israeli forces.

In a statement posted on X, the military said several Hezbollah fighters were also killed during the strikes while preparing what it described as “terror plots” against troops in the area.

“The IDF continues to operate to remove threats to Israeli civilians and IDF forces in southern Lebanon,” the statement added.

In the heart of Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region stands the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant — one of the most strategic projects in the history of the UAE More than simply being the first peaceful nuclear power plant in the Arab world, Barakah represents a fundamental transformation in the concepts of energy security, sustainable development, and a low-carbon economy across the region.

With all four South Korean-built APR1400 reactors now fully operational, Barakah has become a cornerstone of the UAE’s power infrastructure, with a total capacity of around 5,600 megawatts of clean electricity.

The plant generates nearly 40 terawatt-hours of carbon-free electricity annually, covering about 25% of the UAE’s electricity demand.

It also plays a major environmental role by preventing more than 22.4 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year — equivalent to taking roughly 4.8 million cars off the road.

Unlike intermittent renewable sources, Barakah provides continuous, stable baseload power, making it a key contributor to the UAE’s clean energy transition and a regional benchmark for nuclear energy deployment. Read more

The Sultanate of Oman expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra region of the UAE.

Oman affirmed, in a statement issued today by the Foreign Ministry and carried by the Oman News Agency, its solidarity with the UAE in the measures it is taking to safeguard its security and territorial integrity.

The statement reiterated Oman’s firm policy rejecting all hostile and escalatory acts, while calling for dialogue to address issues and challenges in a manner that preserves regional security and stability, respects the principles of international law, upholds good neighbourly relations, and avoids interference in the internal affairs of states.

Irish no-frills carrier Ryanair on Monday reported sharply higher annual profit for its financial year, but warned that the Middle East war has clouded its outlook for the year ahead.

Profit after tax jumped 35 percent to 2.17 billion euros ($2.52 billion) in the 12 months to the end of March, Ryanair said in an earnings statement.

"With zero H2 visibility and significant fuel price/potential supply volatility, it is far too early to provide any meaningful FY27 profit guidance at this time," the company said.

Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it has verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners, BBC reported.

The executions, which rights officials say have targeted protesters and others detained on national security–related accusations, come amid a broader crackdown that has seen thousands of arrests.

Rights advocates warn that broad and vaguely defined charges, such as “enmity against God” and “espionage,” are being used to suppress dissent, and have called for international pressure to halt executions and ensure due process.

On April 29, the UN’s top human rights official warned that Iranians’ rights are being eroded in “harsh and brutal ways,” citing a surge in executions, mass arrests and alleged abuses amid a widening crackdown on dissent during the ongoing conflict.

Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said he was “appalled that – on top of the already severe impacts of the conflict – the rights of the Iranian people continue to be stripped from them.”

Global crude oil prices extended gains on Monday as escalating tensions between the US and Iran fuelled concerns over supply disruptions after a nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates was attacked.

International benchmark Brent crude rose as much as 2.37 per cent or $2.60 to $111.86 per barrel.

Meanwhile, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude advanced 3.11 per cent, or $3.28, to $108.70 per barrel.

In the domestic markets, crude oil futures (June 18) on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) traded at Rs 9,978, an increase of 3.02 per cent or around Rs 300.

Crude prices had already climbed more than 7 per cent last week as hopes for a peace agreement weakened and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz escalated amid continued attacks and territorial seizures.

Most Asian shares were lower in morning trade on Monday, extending slides in global markets, as the impasse in the Middle East drove oil prices more than two percent higher.

Tokyo shares lost 1.0 percent and Hong Kong was down 1.4 percent, while Shanghai was flat.

Sydney, Bangkok, Taipei, Singapore and Wellington also fell, with Jakarta tumbling 2.7 percent.

Seoul, which has renewed record highs in recent days thanks to the artificial intelligence stock boom, was trading up 1.2 percent.

Data showed that China's consumer spending in April grew at the slowest pace in more than three years - a stark sign of the challenges Beijing faces to reignite domestic activity.

In Tokyo, shares in memory chip maker Kioxia were not yet trading after a reported rush of buy orders following stellar quarterly results on Friday.

In South Korea, Samsung Electronics - which has also profited massively from the AI memory chip boom - resumed union talks in a bid to avoid a strike over bonus payments, due to start Thursday.

Later Monday, traders will have their eye on a meeting of G7 finance ministers and central bank chiefs that kicks off in Paris, with bond selloffs in the spotlight, analysts said.

Then all eyes will be on quarterly results from US chip titan Nvidia, set for Wednesday, which will be scrutinised as tech investors question whether huge spending on AI data centres is justified by potential returns.

Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei has warned the US to lift its blockade of Iranian ports, saying continued pressure could escalate tensions in the Sea of Oman.

Calling the blockade an “act of war”, Rezaei said Iran’s military was ready to respond if necessary, while also stressing that diplomatic efforts were still ongoing.

He added that Washington must “prove” it can be trusted in any negotiations to end the conflict.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of renewed military action against Iran during a phone call, according to Israel’s state-owned Kan TV.

Citing a senior Israeli official, the broadcaster reported that the United States could join Israel in carrying out strikes if fighting with Iran resumes.

Later in the evening, Netanyahu chaired a cabinet meeting focused on the multiple fronts involving Israel’s ongoing military operations, a government official told Xinhua.

The developments followed fresh warnings from Trump, who signalled that Washington could intensify its confrontation with Iran.

Rising fuel prices and growing economic concerns linked to the Iran conflict are emerging as a political challenge for US President Donald Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterm elections, according to media reports.

Senior administration officials and Republican allies defended Trump’s handling of the crisis, while Democrats accused the White House of deepening economic strain through a prolonged conflict in the Gulf region.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer acknowledged on CBS News on Sunday that Americans were feeling the impact of rising fuel prices as the war continued.

“Gas is averaging $4.51 a gallon,” CBS News noted during the interview, citing data showing Americans have spent $45 billion more on fuel since the conflict began compared to the same period last year.

Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least eight Palestinians, including three community kitchen workers in Deir El Balah. Other fatalities were reported in Khan Younis and Beit Lahiya.

In eastern Lebanon, an Israeli air strike near Baalbek killed Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander Wael Abdul Hali and his 17-year-old daughter, Rima, Lebanese state media reported.

US President Donald Trump shared a map of the Middle East with arrows pointing towards Iran in a series of posts on Truth Social, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continued to escalate amid stalled nuclear negotiations.

Trump posted nearly 25 updates over several hours, many featuring AI-generated images of aliens, missile attacks and space warfare against the backdrop of the ongoing Middle East crisis.

One image showed a map of the region with multiple arrows directed at Iran, drawing attention online as rhetoric between the two countries intensified.

The posts came as relations between Washington and Tehran remained strained following months of regional conflict and diplomatic deadlock over Iran’s nuclear programme.

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the drone attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, carried out by drones launched from Iraqi airspace, which were intercepted and destroyed after entering the Kingdom’s airspace.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks constitute a violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. The UAE expressed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability.

A number of regional allies including Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant and reaffirmed full solidarity with the country.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Iran "there won't be anything left of them," if Teheran does not quickly agree to a peace deal with the United States.

"For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. "TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!"

Day 79: Trump says 'clock is ticking' for Iran

Day 78: Iran plans new Strait of Hormuz toll system

Day 77: Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days: US

Day 76: World leaders call for security in Strait of Hormuz

Day 75: Trump arrives in Beijing for summit with Xi

Day 74: Iran signals potential 90% Uranium enrichment

Day 73: Trump calls Iranian response 'totally unacceptable'

Day 72: 'As of today, Tehran’s restraint is over': Iran official

Day 71: Iran keeps US waiting on response to peace plan

Day 70: US fires on Iran tankers as talks hang in balance

Day 69: Iran creates agency to control shipping at the Strait of Hormuz

Day 68: Trump threatens 'higher level' bombing of Iran if deal not agreed

Day 67: 'Project Freedom' paused 'for a short period': Trump

Day 66: UAE intercepts 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, 4 drones