Trump ups pressure on Iran to 'get serious' about peace deal 'before it is too late' | Yonhap News Agency

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President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran to "get serious" about a deal to end the war with the United States and Israel "before it is too late," as his administration seeks an off-ramp from the conflict amid growing concerns about its economic fallout. President Donald Trump speaking during the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual President's Dinner in Washington on March 25, 2026. (Yonhap) Trump has put off threatened U.S. strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure until Friday to allow for negotiations with Iran, stressing that Washington and Tehran are in negotiations to make a deal to end the war that kicked off in late February. His administration apparently seeks to avoid a prolonged war in the Middle East as the conflict has effectively choked off the Strait of Hormuz, which is responsible for about a fifth of the world's oily supply, leading to an increase in oil prices and fanning fears of higher inflation. sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Trump Iran Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return (LEAD) BTS stages concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director Downtown Seoul to enter security lockdown for massive crowd at BTS concert (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Viewed All Categories Iran's top envoy says S. Korea squad train ahead of friendly Edge walk on world's highest sea bridge Belarusian president in Pyongyang prev Trump ups pressure on Iran to 'get serious' about peace deal 'before it is too late' Next Trump ups pressure on Iran to 'get serious' about peace deal 'before it is too late'

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By Song Sang-ho
WASHINGTON, March 26 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran to "get serious" about a deal to end the war with the United States and Israel "before it is too late," as his administration seeks an off-ramp from the conflict amid growing concerns about its economic fallout.
Trump made the remarks in a social media post as the Islamic Republic remains defiant amid reports that it has dismissed as "excessive" a 15-point U.S. peace proposal that involves U.S. demands regarding Tehran's nuclear and missile programs, and other issues.
"The Iranian negotiators are very different and 'strange.' They are 'begging' us to make a deal, which they should be doing since they have been militarily obliterated, with zero chance of a comeback, and yet they publicly state that they are only 'looking at our proposal.' WRONG!!!" he wrote on Truth Social.
"They better get serious soon, before it is too late, because once that happens, there is NO TURNING BACK, and it won't be pretty!"
This photo, released by AFP, shows U.S. President Donald Trump speaking during the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual President's Dinner in Washington on March 25, 2026. (Yonhap)
Trump has put off threatened U.S. strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure until Friday to allow for negotiations with Iran, stressing that Washington and Tehran are in negotiations to make a deal to end the war that kicked off in late February.
His administration apparently seeks to avoid a prolonged war in the Middle East as the conflict has effectively choked off the Strait of Hormuz, which is responsible for about a fifth of the world's oily supply, leading to an increase in oil prices and fanning fears of higher inflation.
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- Korea's Kim welcomes Belarusian President Lukashenko in Pyongyang: KCNA U.S. official says 'pretty extensive process' in progress for S.

### Areas for Consideration
- His administration apparently seeks to avoid a prolonged war in the Middle East as the conflict has effectively choked off the Strait of Hormuz, which is responsible for about a fifth of the world's oily supply, leading to an increase in oil prices and fanning fears of higher inflation. sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Trump Iran Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return (LEAD) BTS stages concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director Downtown Seoul to enter security lockdown for massive crowd at BTS concert (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Viewed All Categories Iran's top envoy says S.

### Implications
- Trump made the remarks in a social media post as the Islamic Republic remains defiant amid reports that it has dismissed as "excessive" a 15-point U.S. peace proposal that involves U.S. demands regarding Tehran's nuclear and missile programs, and other issues. "The Iranian negotiators are very different and 'strange.' They are 'begging' us to make a deal, which they should be doing since they have been militarily obliterated, with zero chance of a comeback, and yet they publicly state that they are only 'looking at our proposal.' WRONG!!!" he wrote on Truth Social. "They better get serious soon, before it is too late, because once that happens, there is NO TURNING BACK, and it won't be pretty!" This photo, released by AFP, shows U.S.
- His administration apparently seeks to avoid a prolonged war in the Middle East as the conflict has effectively choked off the Strait of Hormuz, which is responsible for about a fifth of the world's oily supply, leading to an increase in oil prices and fanning fears of higher inflation. sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Trump Iran Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return (LEAD) BTS stages concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director Downtown Seoul to enter security lockdown for massive crowd at BTS concert (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Viewed All Categories Iran's top envoy says S.
- Korean ships can transit Strait of Hormuz only after coordination with Tehran (LEAD) Lee hails homegrown KF-21 fighter jets as leap forward into world's top 4 defense powerhouse (LEAD) N.
- Korea nuclear-powered sub project (LEAD) Belarus leader says ties with N.

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