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Trump warns Iran ‘clock ticking’ on talks; Saudi, UAE report drone attacks

Al Jazeera · 🇶🇦 public Qatar · · 101 words · By Daniel Khalili-Tari; Faisal Ali
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Live updatesLive updates, Iran war live: Trump threatens Tehran; Saudi, UAE report drone attacks Peace talks remain deadlocked as drones hit sites in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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Live updatesLive updates, Iran war live: Trump threatens Tehran; Saudi, UAE report drone attacks Peace talks remain deadlocked as drones hit sites in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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Published On 18 May 2026 - US President Donald Trump warns Iran that the “clock is ticking” for a peace deal to be reached with Washington.

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Claim 1: “US President Donald Trump warns Iran that the “clock is ticking” for a peace deal to be reached with Washington.”
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Three independent web search results confirm that Donald Trump warned Iran that 'time is running out' to reach a deal regarding their nuclear program.
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web search NEUTRAL — “Time is running out – 48 hours before all Hell will reign [sic] down on them. Glory be to GOD!” The post amounted to a renewed warning that Trump is prepared to follow through if Iran continues choki…
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/04/04/time-is-runnin…
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web search NEUTRAL — Time is running out for Iran to make a deal, President Donald Trump warned Wednesday, as he urged the Islamic Republic to negotiate on nuclear weapons or face the force of a “massive armada” of Americ…
https://www.aol.com/articles/trump-warns-iran-time-running-1…
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald Trump has warned Iran that "time is running out" to negotiate a deal on its nuclear programme following the steady build-up of US military forces in the Gulf.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly5pd459gko
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Claim 2: “the UAE reported a separate drone strike near its Barakah nuclear power plant that sparked a fire.”
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Multiple independent sources (including Euronews and other news reports) confirm that a drone strike occurred near the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE and sparked a fire.
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web search NEUTRAL — The drone strikes hit near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, officials said (file photo). The United Arab Emirates said a drone strike had triggered a fire near its nuclear power station o…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy27pkj1l1o
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web search NEUTRAL — Drone strike causes fire outside Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in UAE. 4 hours ago. Save for later.Drone Attack Near Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi Sends Shockwaves, But UAE Officials Confirm …
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — A drone strike sparked a fire near the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, officials say, with no injuries or radiation leak reported as regional tensions around the Iran ceasefire escalate.
https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/17/drone-strike-sparks-fire…
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Claim 3: “Saudi Arabia says it intercepted three drones”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general information about Saudi Arabia's history, geography, and demographics. There is no mention of drone interceptions in any of the provided sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — Saudi Arabia was founded in 1932 by King Abdulaziz, who united Hejaz, Najd, parts of Eastern Arabia and South Arabia (Asir) into a single state through a series of military and political campaigns beg…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago · Saudi Arabia is a sparsely populated kingdom in the Middle East, known for its oil industry and ruled by the Saud family that embraced the conservative Wahhabi Islamic movement in the 18t…
https://www.britannica.com/place/Saudi-Arabia
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · Discover Saudi Arabia. Explore Saudi Arabia facts, culture, history & comprehensive country profile with maps, statistics & research resources for students & travelers.
https://www.countryreports.org/country/SaudiArabia.htm
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