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Trump to hold Tuesday meeting on Iran military options - Axios

May 17, 2026, 18:37 GMT+1Updated: 21:42 GMT+1

US President Donald Trump is expected to hold a Situation Room meeting with his top national security team on Tuesday to discuss options for military action, Axios reported, citing two US officials.

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Qatar warns Iran against using Hormuz as 'bargaining chip'

May 17, 2026, 18:16 GMT+1

Qatar’s prime minister and foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss efforts to end the crisis and support regional stability, Qatar’s foreign ministry said.

During the call Al Thani told Araghchi that “closing the Strait of Hormuz or using it as a bargaining chip would only deepen the crisis and expose the vital interests of the region's countries to danger," according to Qatar's foreign ministry.

He also stressed “the importance of adhering to the rules of international law and the principles of good neighborliness,” prioritizing the interests of the region and its peoples, and supporting de-escalation efforts.

UAE presidential adviser says Barakah attack was dangerous escalation

May 17, 2026, 18:10 GMT+1

UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said the “terrorist targeting” of the Barakah nuclear energy plant was a dangerous escalation that violated international law.

Gargash said the attack, whether carried out by the “principal actor” or through one of its proxies, showed “criminal disregard” for civilian lives in the UAE and the surrounding area.

“No one will twist the UAE’s arm,” Gargash said in a post on X.

Qatar condemns drone attack on UAE nuclear plant

May 17, 2026, 16:47 GMT+1

Qatar condemned the drone attack on the United Arab Emirates that targeted the Barakah nuclear power plant, calling it a “blatant violation” of international law and a serious threat to regional security and stability.

The attack “crossed all red lines” by targeting vital facilities and civilian infrastructure, Qatar’s foreign ministry said in a statement.

Qatar expressed “full solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and its support for all measures it takes to preserve its sovereignty, security and the safety of its facilities,” the ministry added.

Senator Graham calls for more US military action against Iran

May 17, 2026, 16:27 GMT+1

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham called for more US military action against Iran, saying Tehran should be weakened further, in an interview with NBC News.

“I think the status quo is hurting us all. The longer the (Strait of Hormuz) is closed, the more we try to pursue a deal that never happens, the stronger Iran gets,” Graham said on NBC’s Meet the Press program on Sunday.

“There’s nothing to suggest that the people in charge now are any different in terms of the regime’s goal to terrorize the world, destroy Israel, come after us,” he added.

“What President Trump has done has been amazing militarily, but there’s more targets to be had, and there’s things we can do to hurt (Iran),” Graham said.

UAE probes drone strike near Barakah nuclear plant

May 17, 2026, 15:14 GMT+1

The UAE’s defense ministry said on Sunday it was investigating the source of a drone attack that hit a generator outside the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi.

The ministry said it dealt “successfully” with two drones, while a third hit a generator near the plant.

It said the drones were launched from the “western border,” without providing further details.