Iran 'better get moving, FAST' and make a peace deal, Trump says

"[T]here won’t be anything left of them" if Iran doesn't, the president said.

ByDavid Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, and Kevin Shalvey
Last Updated: May 17, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.

Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, initial U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan in April failed to reach a peace deal.

Trump later announced the open-ended extension of the ceasefire and the continuation of a U.S. blockade until negotiations are concluded "one way or the other."

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May 17, 2026, 7:29 AM EDT

Drone strike in UAE causes fire in generator at nuclear plant, officials say

A drone attack caused a fire in an electrical generator at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials in Abu Dhabi said on Sunday.

The generator was "outside the inner perimeter" of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said on social media.

This undated photograph released by the United Arab Emirates' state-run WAM news agency shows the under-construction Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi's Western desert.
Arun Girija/Emirates News Agency via AP

"The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) confirmed that the fire did not affect the safety of the power plant or the readiness of its essential systems, and that all units are operating as normal," officials said.

-ABC News' Mike Trew

May 16, 2026, 6:52 PM EDT

Hezbollah rockets aimed at Israeli soldiers in Lebanon intercepted: IDF

The Israeli Air Force intercepted several rockets launched by Hezbollah toward Israeli soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces said.

There were no IDF injuries reported.

-ABC News' Dorit Long

May 16, 2026, 5:05 PM EDT

FIFA official says he held a 'positive' meeting with Iran FA president

FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom says he held a "constructive" and "positive" meeting with Iran's FA President Mehdi Taj in Istanbul, Turkey, on Saturday and expressed confidence about Iran's participation at this year's World Cup.

The Iranian team is scheduled to play New Zealand on June 15 in Los Angeles, but the team has not been granted visas.

There were no immediate updates on the visa issue.

-ABC News' Claire Bower

May 16, 2026, 12:17 PM EDT

Pakistan's interior minister arrives in Tehran for meeting with counterpart

Pakistan's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran Saturday for a two-day official visit, meeting with his Iranian counterpart.

In this screen grab from a video, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, on May 16, 2026, in Tehran.
Pool via WANA via Reuters

The Iranian semi-official news agency reported that the diplomacy is part of Pakistan's continued efforts to facilitate peace talks between the United States and Iran that have stalled.

-ABC News’ Claire Bower

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