Hmmm: IRGC Submits New Proposal After Trump Warns 'Clock Is Ticking'

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Coverage of Trump's remarks varies among outlets. Investing.com and The Hill emphasize the urgency of the situation, framing it as a warning to Iran without detailing potential consequences. In contrast, Crypto Briefing highlights the dire…

Ed Morrissey· May 18, 2026 · 12:00 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 40 views

Hmmm: IRGC Submits New Proposal After Trump Warns 'Clock Is Ticking'

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The IRGC has submitted a new proposal following Donald Trump's warnings about a potential military response to Iran's actions. Tensions have escalated after a drone attack targeted a nuclear power plant in the UAE, prompting discussions among U.S. officials about military options. The situation remains precarious as both sides navigate the complexities of negotiations and military threats.

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▪Trump has reiterated that the 'clock is ticking' regarding Iran's nuclear program and military actions.
▪A drone strike on a UAE nuclear power plant has raised concerns about renewed conflict in the region.
▪Pakistan has received a revised proposal from Iran to end the conflict, but peace talks are reportedly stalled.

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▪ Trump warns "the clock is ticking" for Iran — CBS News — Top
▪ Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls — BBC News
▪ U.S. and Iran far from Hormuz deal as Trump says clock is ticking — Japan Times
▪ Oil extends gains as Trump says clock is ticking for Iran deal — Crypto Briefing
▪ Drone strikes UAE nuke plant as Trump warns Iran that ‘clock is ticking’ to make deal — New York Post
▪ Trump warns Iran as peace deal stalls — The Sydney Morning Herald
▪ Trump warns Iran ‘clock is ticking’ as peace negotiations stall — The Hill
▪ Trump says 'clock is ticking' for Iran - Reuters — Google News
▪ Trump says ’clock is ticking’ for Iran — Investing.com — News

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Hmmm: IRGC Submits New Proposal After Trump Warns 'Clock Is Ticking' Ed Morrissey 8:00 AM | May 18, 2026 AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana Did Ahmad Vahidi take Donald Trump literally as well as seriously? The IRGC chief hasn't done much of either during the past several weeks of "ceasefire," as Trump kept warning that his patience wouldn't last forever. Trump made the same warning again yesterday on Truth Social, and a new offer from the Iranian regime may be the result. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); This time, Trump put the warning in all caps:Again, Vahidi has heard this threat for the past several weeks without any consequences.

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