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  • Published: Sun May 17, 2026, 7:22 AM

Trump warns 'won't be anything left' of Iran unless it agrees to deal

By:Laraib AnwerSalma El Omla
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Key Events

Summary

  • UAE intercepted two drones, third struck near Barakah nuclear plant site
  • Drone attack showed ‘criminal disregard’ for civilians; no one can twist UAE’s arm: Gargash
  • Trump warned 'won't be anything left' of Iran unless it agrees to deal
  • Washington responded to Iran proposal with five-point plan
  • US demanded Iran to keep 1 nuclear site in operation, transfer uranium stockpile to US
  • Iranian official warned US of renewed attacks, ‘unprecedented offensive’ response
  • Saudi Arabia intercepted 3 drones from Iraqi airspace on May 17 morning
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  • 12:02 AM, May 18, 2026

    Saudi Arabia intercepts 3 drones from Iraqi airspace on May 17 morning

  • 10:54 PM, May 17, 2026

    Bahrain condemns attack near UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant

  • 10:27 PM, May 17, 2026

    Kuwait condemns attack in vicinity of Barakah power plant in UAE

  • 10:09 PM, May 17, 2026

    Saudi Arabia condemns drone attack near UAE's Barakah nuclear plant

  • 10:07 PM, May 17, 2026

    UAE FM holds calls with regional counterparts after energy plant attack

  • 9:50 PM, May 17, 2026

    Trump to meet US security advisers Tuesday, Axios reports

  • 9:50 PM, May 17, 2026

    Lebanon health ministry says Israeli strikes in south kill 5

  • 8:54 PM, May 17, 2026

    Gargash says attack near Barakah plant shows 'criminal disregard' for civilian lives in UAE

  • 8:52 PM, May 17, 2026

    Trump warns 'won't be anything left' of Iran unless it agrees to deal

  • 8:39 PM, May 17, 2026

    GCC condemns attack near Barakah nuclear plant site

  • 8:32 PM, May 17, 2026

    Qatari PM speaks with Pakistani counterpart on regional developments

  • 7:36 PM, May 17, 2026

    Trump spoke with Netanyahu by phone and discussed Iran, Israeli official says: Axios

  • 7:32 PM, May 17, 2026

    UAE condemns 'terrorist attack' near Barakah nuclear site

  • 7:19 PM, May 17, 2026

    Gargash attends European-Gulf summit, discusses regional developments

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  • 7:13 PM, May 17, 2026

    Iran parliament speaker thanks Pakistan for mediation efforts

  • 6:59 PM, May 17, 2026

    UAE FM tells IAEA chief that country has full right to respond to such ‘terrorist attacks’

  • 6:39 PM, May 17, 2026

    Hezbollah fired 200 projectiles over the weekend at Israel: army official

  • 6:26 PM, May 17, 2026

    Israel strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah calls talks 'dead end'

  • 6:20 PM, May 17, 2026

    Renewed hopes for talks to resume

  • 6:03 PM, May 17, 2026

    UAE engages three drones on May 17

  • 5:31 PM, May 17, 2026

    Egypt condemns drone attack near Barakah power plant in UAE

  • 4:47 PM, May 17, 2026

    Bahrain jails man for life over links to Iran's IRGC, Hezbollah

  • 4:32 PM, May 17, 2026

    Iran warns US of unprecedented retaliation' if attacks resume

  • 4:24 PM, May 17, 2026

    How did US respond to Iran’s new proposal? Key points explained

  • 3:48 PM, May 17, 2026

    Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza as Iran attacks on halt

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  • 3:40 PM, May 17, 2026

    IAEA says 'ready to provide assistance' after Abu Dhabi plant fire 

  • 3:30 PM, May 17, 2026

    Iran media says 'no tangible concessions' in US response to Iran proposal

  • 3:23 PM, May 17, 2026

    Fresh Israeli attacks in various parts of Lebanon

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  • 3:19 PM, May 17, 2026

    ICC denies issuing new warrants against Israel

  • 3:13 PM, May 17, 2026

    Israel's Netanyahu says to speak with Trump today

  • 3:11 PM, May 17, 2026

    Demonstrators celebrate cancelling of fuel price hike in Moroni

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  • 2:56 PM, May 17, 2026

    Iran opens cases against people living abroad 

  • 2:43 PM, May 17, 2026

    Iran warns against transit of 'enemy' weapons through Hormuz

  • 2:32 PM, May 17, 2026

    Lebanese President talks to Kuwait Amir

  • 2:09 PM, May 17, 2026

    Fire breaks out at Abu Dhabi nuclear plant after drone strike

  • 2:08 PM, May 17, 2026

    Anti-war protests in Israel

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  • 1:45 PM, May 17, 2026

    South Korea asks for Iran's position on ship attack

  • 1:35 PM, May 17, 2026

    Iran has 'constructive' meeting with Fifa

  • 1:12 PM, May 17, 2026

    Bahrain confirms 'highest levels' of readiness

  • 12:51 PM, May 17, 2026

    Iran internet blackout enters 12th week

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  • 12:35 PM, May 17, 2026

    US protests favour rights of Iranian people 

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  • 12:21 PM, May 17, 2026

    Iranian lawmaker warns Bahrain against 'anti-Iran' move

  • 12:19 PM, May 17, 2026

    Iran appoints Ghalibaf to oversee China ties

  • 12:06 PM, May 17, 2026

    Muslim countries to sight Moon for Eid Al Adha today 

  • 11:26 AM, May 17, 2026

    Posting assumptive comments? Beware of Dh500,000 fine

  • 10:53 AM, May 17, 2026

    'Future belongs to Global South,' says Iran official

  • 10:35 AM, May 17, 2026

    UAE property market defies regional war 

  • 10:20 AM, May 17, 2026

    New legislation may restrict ships carrying military cargo through Hormuz

  • 10:11 AM, May 17, 2026

    Which oil tankers have passed through Hormuz until now?

  • 9:52 AM, May 17, 2026

    'Poor people affected' by India gas price hike 

  • 9:22 AM, May 17, 2026

    'Iran wants to kill us,' says US Senator 

  • 9:04 AM, May 17, 2026

    Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy

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  • 8:38 AM, May 17, 2026

    India scrambles to steady rupee as oil shock bites

  • 8:23 AM, May 17, 2026

    Iran confirms squad heading to Turkey for World Cup preparation

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    quote    No visas have been issued yet.

    Mehdi Taj, Iranian football federation head

  • 8:09 AM, May 17, 2026

    Israel strikes south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension

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  • 7:53 AM, May 17, 2026

    Hezbollah says it struck military objective in northern Israel

  • 7:45 AM, May 17, 2026

    UK deploys new low-cost anti-drone system in Middle East

  • 7:33 AM, May 17, 2026

    US aircraft carrier returns home

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  • 7:22 AM, May 17, 2026

    Day 40 of ceasefire