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UPDATED May 18, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
May 17, 2026 at 8:07 PM ET
Trump says Tehran wants to sign a deal after UAE strike
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Trump said Tehran was “dying to sign a deal” after a drone strike sparked a fire at Abu Dhabi’s Barakah nuclear plant.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said Tehran was “dying to sign a deal” after a drone strike sparked a fire at an electrical generator at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 6:40 AM ET
WHERE: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
WHY: The remarks followed a drone strike that sparked a fire at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi.
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