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strikeMay 18, 2026

The Latest: World shares and oil prices react to Trump’s warning to Tehran over stalled negotiations

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World shares mostly retreated and oil prices jumped Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that the “clock is ticking” as U.S.-Iran negotiations over a permanent end to the war stall. U.S. futures fell and markets in Japan and South Korea pulled back from their records.

Source: The Associated Press — Read the full report

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  • The Associated PressBy The Associated Press

    World shares mostly retreated and oil prices jumped Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that the “clock is ticking” as U.S.-Iran negotiations over a permanent end to the war stall. U.S. futures fell and markets in Japan and South Korea pulled back from their re…

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