Trump warns Iran ‘clock is ticking’ as new drone attacks hit U.A.E and Saudi Arabia

Iran warTrump warns Iran ‘clock is ticking’ as new drone attacks hit U.A.E and Saudi ArabiaIran’s foreign ministry said Monday that Tehran was not “intimidated by the enemy’s threats” but that talks to end the war remained ongoing.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleLindsey Graham says the U.S. has ‘hit a wall’ on Iran negotiations: Full interview12:47Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 18, 2026, 5:40 AM EDTBy Chantal Da SilvaThe “Clock is Ticking” for Iran, President Donald Trump has warned, as deadlocked diplomacy and new drone attacks against U.S. allies in the Gulf fueled fears of a renewed outbreak of war.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Trump said Sunday on Truth Social that Iran had “better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them,” reviving his threats to annihilate the country with efforts stalling to end to the war the U.S. and Israel began nearly three months ago. Talks over a deal that would end the conflict, address Iran’s nuclear program and restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appear to have made little progress in recent weeks. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei appeared to respond to the threat Monday, saying that Tehran was not “intimidated” but emphasizing that the “process of talks and negotiations” remained “ongoing.” Tehran had now responded to a new U.S. proposal, Baghaei said. “Our concerns were conveyed to the American side,” he told a news briefing.Women hold Iran's national flags during an anti-U.S. and Israel protest at a square in Tehran on Sunday.AFP via Getty ImagesTrump’s warning came as the president spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, according to Israeli media. The White House did not confirm the call.It also came as the United Arab Emirates said a drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting th...