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

· DW

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.

  • 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
  • A drone strike has caused a fire on the perimeter of Abu Dhabi's Barakah nuclear power plant
  • Big crowds gathered in London to mark Nakba Day, which marks the mass displacement of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war
  • European countries in discussion with Tehran over Hormuz transits, Iran state TV reports

Keep reading for the latest updates on news regarding the Middle East as well as the Iran war on May 16 and 17, 2026, here: