The prospect of military action against Iran is facing increasing domestic unpopularity in the US, even as tensions escalate with drone strikes near a nuclear plant. President Trump is considering options while dealing with growing anti-war sentiment.

A drone strike close to a UAE nuclear plant raised concerns of an escalation in the conflict. Amid stalled talks, Trump is expected to meet national security advisers to discuss options for military action on May 19 and warned the 'clock is ticking' for Iran. But domestically, the US president also has to deal with a war that is growing 'more unpopular by the day', as FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani explains.