18
May 2026
Monday
TODAY
Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant; Trump clock warning stalls Hormuz deal talks
A drone hit the edge of the Barakah nuclear power plant on 18 May; ceasefire holds nominally as Trump threatens resumed strikes if Iran does not move 'FAST' on a Hormuz framework deal.
Brent Crude $107.72/bblWTI Crude $110–112/bbl (intraday range)
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