Trump issues Truth Social ultimatum to Iran after Barakah drone strike hits UAE

President Trump posted on Truth Social on May 17, 2026: "For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them." The post came as the ceasefire collapsed after Iran refused nuclear concessions in its 14-point proposal. That same day, a drone struck an electrical generator at the UAE's Barakah Nuclear Power Plant — the first attack on Gulf nuclear infrastructure since the war began — with no radiation detected. Trump then convened a Situation Room meeting with Hegseth and CENTCOM's Admiral Cooper to review a prepared strikes plan.