Morning update

Middle East Eye · May 18, 2026 War

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Tensions in West Asia are rising again after drone attacks in Saudi Arabia and the UAE added fresh pressure to an already fragile situation in the Gulf. Donald Trump has warned Tehran that the “clock is ticking” for a peace agreement, while Israeli officials are reportedly preparing for the possibility of renewed strikes on Iran. At the same time, violence continues across Lebanon and Gaza as concerns are growing over maritime security, aid convoys and the risk of wider escalation.

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