Financial Post
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May 18, 2026
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US Tells Iran ‘Clock Is Ticking’ as UAE Nuclear Plant Targeted
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The U.S. has warned Iran that it is running out of time to make decisions that could impact regional stability, according to reports. The warning comes as concerns grow over a potential target for Iran in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), specifically a nuclear plant under construction.
The UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, located on the Gulf coast, has been a focal point in discussions between Western nations and Iran due to fears that Iranian-backed militant groups could use the area to launch attacks against U.S. interests or other targets in the region. The plant, owned by Emirates Nucle…
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