Trump Warns Iran as Gulf Tensions Escalate
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- Trump warns Iran the 'clock is ticking' to reach a deal, threatening total destruction if no agreement is reached soon.
- Iranian Ministry of Defence says it is fully prepared to confront new attacks from the US and Israel, echoing warnings from senior military figures like Mohsen Rezaei.
- UAE confirms a drone strike hit an electrical generator at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, though no radiological release or injuries occurred.
- Saudi Arabia intercepts three drones entering from Iraqi airspace, one day after a nuclear facility in the UAE was struck.
Why it matters: The US and Israel risk direct escalation with Iran, which could disrupt global oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Any attack on Iranian energy infrastructure may trigger retaliatory strikes across the Gulf, endangering civilian nuclear sites and regional stability.
