Event Brief
UPDATED May 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
May 18, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
Trump Iran warning lifts oil prices, hits markets
By The BriefBrief
Trump warned Iran the “clock is ticking,” and oil prices jumped while Asian stocks mostly fell.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump warned Iran the “clock is ticking,” prompting oil prices to rise and markets to drop.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 3:32 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Trump warned Iran that the “clock is ticking” as talks over a permanent end to the war stall.
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