Event Brief
Trump Iran “clock is ticking” warning boosts oil prices
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 5:02 AM ET
Summary: Trump warned Iran the “clock is ticking,” and oil prices and global markets fell after talks stalled.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump issued an Iran warning that the “clock is ticking.”
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 4:32 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump warned Iran as talks over a permanent end to the war stalled.
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