Iran war live: Trump warns ‘clock ticking’; Saudi, UAE report drone attacks

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Peace talks remain deadlocked as drones target sites in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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By Daniel Khalili-Tari and Faisal Ali

Published On 18 May 2026 US President Donald Trump warns Iran the “clock is ticking” for a peace deal to be reached with Washington. Saudi Arabia says it intercepted three drones, as the UAE reported a separate drone strike near its Barakah nuclear power plant that sparked a fire.