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Trump warns Iran 'clock is ticking'

May 17, 2026, 17:57 GMT+1Updated: 21:12 GMT+1

US President Donald Trump threatened consequences for Iran if its leaders did not act quickly, saying “the Clock is Ticking” in a Truth Social post on Sunday.

“For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!,” Trump wrote.

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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.

Jordan condemns drone attack on UAE

May 17, 2026, 14:46 GMT+1

Jordan condemned on Sunday a drone attack on the UAE that sparked a fire outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, calling it a violation of the country’s sovereignty.

Jordan’s foreign ministry said the attack threatened the UAE’s security, stability and territorial integrity.

It said Jordan stood in full solidarity with the UAE and supported any measures Abu Dhabi takes to protect its sovereignty, security and the safety of citizens and residents.

Pakistan interior minister meets Pezeshkian during Tehran visit

May 17, 2026, 13:46 GMT+1

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held talks at Iran’s presidency in Tehran during a visit to the Iranian capital, according to a press statement from Pakistan’s embassy on Sunday.

The statement said Naqvi spent nearly three hours at the presidency, where Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were also present.

Naqvi also held a private meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that lasted about 90 minutes, with Momeni also attending, the statement said.