Iran–US-Israel War LIVE and Latest Updates: India Condemns Drone Attack On UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Facility, Trump Warns Iran, Says, Clock Is Ticking
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Iran–US-Israel War LIVE and Latest Updates: ‘Clock Is Ticking’: Donald Trump’s Big Warning To Iran, Says, ‘There Won’t Be Anything Left’
Iran–US-Israel War LIVE and Latest Updates: Tensions between the US and Iran continue to simmer. President Donald Trump has once again issued a warning to Tehran, saying the country is running out of time to reach a peace agreement. He warned that the “clock was ticking” for Iran to move toward negotiations. POTUS cautioned that if Tehran failed to act quickly, “there won’t be anything left of them.” The warning comes even as Iran reportedly remains dissatisfied with the latest US response to the Islamic Republic’s proposed negotiating framework. According to Iran’s Mehr news agency, Washington’s reply offered “no meaningful concessions.”
Drone Strike in UAE’s Al Dhafra
A drone strike in the UAE’s Al Dhafra region triggered a fire at the Barakah nuclear power plant, the Arab world’s only operational nuclear facility.
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates said the incident involved an external electrical generator located outside the plant’s perimeter. The Abu Dhabi media office confirmed in a statement that the fire broke out following the drone attack on Sunday.
Officials said there were no injuries and stressed that there had been no radiological leak. The UAE’s nuclear regulator also confirmed that the plant’s safety systems remained unaffected.
“All units are operating as normal,” the regulator said in a post on X.
Authorities added that there was no impact on radiological safety levels. No group claimed responsibility for the drone strike, and the UAE government did not accuse any country or organisation of carrying out the attack.
Trump Says Pakistan Helped Broker Ceasefire
Meanwhile, Trump said the ceasefire agreement with Iran had been reached partly due to requests from several countries seeking de-escalation in West Asia. Among them, he specifically highlighted Pakistan, describing it as playing a mediating role between Washington and Tehran.
Speaking aboard Air Force One after returning from his China visit, Trump said he was initially not inclined toward agreeing to a truce. However, he claimed he accepted the ceasefire “as a favour to Pakistan.”
In another development, President Trump is reportedly considering launching additional military action against Iran. The shocking revelation was made by Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute, while speaking to Al Jazeera.
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- 11:46 (IST) 18 May 2026
Iran–US-Israel War LIVE and Latest Updates: Iran war cost companies around the world at least $25 billion
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has already cost companies around the world at least $25 billion – and the bill is climbing, according to a Reuters analysis.
A review of corporate statements since the start of the conflict by companies listed in the United States, Europe and Asia offers a sobering look at the fallout. Businesses are grappling with soaring energy prices, fractured supply chains and trade routes severed by Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran–US-Israel War LIVE and Latest Updates: India stock markets open deep in red on weak global cues and rising oil prices
Indian markets opened in the red as benchmark equity indices registered sharp losses during the opening bell following weak global cues. The BSE SENSEX stood at 74,347.68 points, down 890.31 points or 1.18 per cent. The NSE NIFTY 50 stood at 23,414.20 points, losing 229.30 points or 0.97 per cent.
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- 10:13 (IST) 18 May 2026
Iran–US-Israel War LIVE and Latest Updates: Iran Holds Talks With Turkey and France
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed the deadlocked Iran-US negotiations and broader regional developments during talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
Tehran also confirmed that Araghchi separately engaged with French officials on diplomatic efforts and the growing tensions in the Gulf region.
Meanwhile, Türkiye is reportedly working behind the scenes to support efforts aimed at easing the conflict, while simultaneously increasing security measures along its border with Iran amid concerns over a potential refugee influx.
- 09:48 (IST) 18 May 2026
Iran–US-Israel War LIVE and Latest Updates: Israel on High Alert as Reports Suggest Possible Fresh US-Iran Military Escalation
Israeli media outlets reported that the country’s military has entered a heightened state of readiness amid fears of renewed confrontation with Iran and the possibility of another round of US military intervention.
According to public broadcaster Kan, which cited an unnamed security source, Israel could participate in any future American-led strikes and may also consider targeting Iran’s energy facilities. The report surfaced shortly after a more than 30-minute phone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday.
- 09:16 (IST) 18 May 2026
Iran–US-Israel War LIVE and Latest Updates: India Condemns Drone Attack On UAE's Barakah Nuclear Facility
India on Monday condemned the drone attack targeting the Barakah nuclear facility in the UAE, terming it as a “dangerous escalation”, calling for restraint and a return to dialogue and diplomacy.
“India is deeply concerned at the attack targeting the Barakah nuclear facility in the UAE. Such actions are unacceptable and represent a dangerous escalation. We urgently call for restraint and a return to dialogue and diplomacy,” The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
The statement comes after the UAE confirmed attack targeting an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear
