Trump Warns Iran Of More Strikes: ‘The Clock is Ticking’ | CBN NewsWatch - May 18 , 2026

President Trump warns Iran the time for diplomacy is running out, saying “the clock is ticking, and they better get moving fast, or there won’t be anything left of them;” Trump apparently leaving the door open for a deal, but Senator Lindsey Graham questions whether a deal is still possible, because Iran is so weakened; Israel takes out a senior Hamas commander who helped plan the Oct 7th terrorist attacks; Israeli singer Noam Bettan finishes second in Eurovision song contest; controversy erupts after New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani posts a Nakba Day video featuring a Palestinian woman describing her family’s forced departure from Jerusalem during Israel’s War of Independence – while critics say Mamdani ignored the roughly 850,000 Jews expelled from Arab and Muslim countries; Joshua Swanson talks about indications the US and Israel will resume strikes on Iran, the sense among some in Israel the job isn’t finished in Iran until the Islamic regime is taken out, the importance of Israel taking out a key Hamas commander, what the second place finish at Eurovision meant for Israelis, and the reaction in Israel to the Mamdani video; Sam Brownback, author of the new book “China’s War on Faith,” talks about how the government of China is taking action to repress religion, including in other countries; evangelist James Robison dies at 82; thousands gather in Washington DC for “Rededicate 250,” where speakers say America’s future depends on turning back to God. Give to CBN: https://go.cbn.com/un2xC Want more news from a Christian Perspective? Choose to support CBN: https://go.cbn.com/ugWBn CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: http://youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline/?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE to the QuickStart Newsletter by visiting quickstart.news SUBSCRIBE to the Quickstart Podcast. New episodes every morning at 7am: cbn.com/cbnnews/quickstart What's coming up next? Have a look at our program guide: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcbnnews%2Fnewschann&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description CBN features 24-hour TV news from a Christian perspective. The CBN News Channel provides independent news programming to an underserved audience to enlighten, entertain and inspire Christians around the world. Comments below do not necessarily reflect the views of CBN. Share this live feed with your friends and family: https://www.youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbnnews/ Like us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBNNews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbnnews/ Contact News Editors: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcontact%2Fcontact-&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description Questions about other CBN programs: Visit WatchCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000. Questions about supporting CBN News? Visit JoinCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000 for more information. Questions about Helping the Home Front? Call: 800-700-7000 https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2F700club%2Fhelping-&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description #breakingnews #politicalnews #christiannews #christian #christianity #church #breakingnews #cbnnews