United States President Donald Trump posted a map of the Middle East and Central Asia overlaid with the United States flag on his social media platform, with Iran highlighted at the center and surrounded by red arrows. The image appeared to signal a renewed warning to Tehran and followed an earlier message in which he said 'the clock is ticking' for Iran.

In previous posts, Trump shared a graphic depicting himself and a naval admiral standing before stormy seas and warships, alongside the phrase 'It was calm before the storm.' The messages have fueled speculation that he may be preparing to resume military strikes against Iran.

Speaking to reporters aboard the presidential aircraft after returning from China, Trump said he would consider a 20 year moratorium on Iran's nuclear program but insisted on what he described as a real guarantee. He dismissed parts of Iran’s latest proposal as unacceptable and warned that his patience was running out, suggesting that further military action remains possible if a deal is not reached.