US President Donald Trump has issued another warning to Iran, saying that its negotiators are pressing for a deal despite the fact that there is no end in sight to the West Asian conflict.

In his latest post on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump claimed that Iranian leaders are “begging” for a deal, contrary to Iran’s position that it is still considering the US offer.

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“They better get serious soon, before it is too late… there is no turning back, and it won’t be pretty,” Trump posted on Truth Social. This comes at a time when mixed signals are being sent on the possible declaration of a ceasefire.

Conflicting claims over peace proposal

The U.S. proposal is part of a 15-point framework that entails sanctions relief, restrictions on Iran’s nuclear and missile activities, as well as reopening the Strait of Hormuz, an important oil route in the world.

Iran, however, has turned down some of these aspects of the U.S. proposal and offered its own terms of engagement through state media outlets. These terms include an end to attempts to target Iranian officials, an assurance of non-attack in the future, compensation for damage caused by war, as well as recognition of its sovereignty over the waterway.

Iran has continued to argue that it is only studying the U.S. proposal, in response to Trump’s claims of urgency.

War toll rises as fighting continues

The ongoing conflict, now extending into weeks, has resulted in substantial loss of life in the region. Reports suggest that over 1,500 people have lost their lives in Iran and nearly 1,100 in Lebanon. Other nations and areas have also suffered losses. The US has lost 13 of its military personnel in the process.

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Millions of people have been displaced in Iran and Lebanon due to missile attacks and air raids despite diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions.

Senior US leaders, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and envoy Steve Witkoff, are reportedly involved in negotiations to de-escalate tensions. However, there has been no confirmation of any agreement so far. The process of negotiations is still unclear.