Hyderabad, May 17 -- On the 79th day of the US-Israeli war on Iran on Sunday, May 17, US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would face a "very bad time" if a peace agreement was not reached soon.

Speaking to French broadcaster BFMTV in a telephone interview, Trump said Tehran had "an interest in reaching an agreement".

Trump shares Strait of Hormuz image amid rising tensions

Trump also posted an image on his Truth Social platform showing warships in the Strait of Hormuz alongside the phrase "the calm before the storm", fuelling speculation over possible military escalation in the region.

Donald Trump shares "calm before the storm" image amid escalating US-Iran tensions.

The remarks came as tensions between Washington and Tehran ...