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Middle East: Trump warns Iran 'time is ticking' on deal

DW English · May 17, 2026, 9:00 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The US president said the Iranians should agree to a deal "or there won't be anything left of them" amid stalled peace talks.
  • Talks to make an April ceasefire permanent have been stalled for weeks
  • A drone strike has caused a fire on the perimeter of Abu Dhabi's Barakah nuclear power plant

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The US president said the Iranians should agree to a deal "or there won't be anything left of them" amid stalled peace talks. DW has more.

https://p.dw.com/p/5Dpvf Trump has repeatedly expressed his frustration at the lack of progress in dealings with Iran Image: Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know US President Donald Trump applies more pressure on Iran to agree to Washington's terms

Talks to make an April ceasefire permanent have been stalled for weeks

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