Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the US opts for a "reckless military adventure" every time a "diplomatic solution is on the table".

Turkey Plan For Maritime Areas May Fuel Mediterranean Tensions - Bloomberg.com

Turkey Plan For Maritime Areas May Fuel Mediterranean Tensions  Bloomberg.com

With fuel costs soaring, Trump insists the economy is strong.

White House aides have sounded bullish on the jobs report, even as warning signs mount amid the war with Iran.

By Tony Romm

Trump says Iran ceasefire holds despite exchange of fire

Washington and Tehran blamed each other for sparking reciprocal attacks

Colbert on McDonald’s supply chain concerns: ‘Perhaps this will finally show Trump the true cost of war’

Late-night hosts discussed Marco Rubio’s meeting with the pope, Trump bragging about his mental acuity and the ongoing ‘skirmish’ in Iran Late-night hosts covered the ongoing war in Iran and how the Trump administration is refusing to focus on rising gas prices back in the US. Continue reading...

By Guardian staff

UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged

The Iran war's shaky ceasefire was further strained on Friday as the United Arab Emirates responded to a missile and drone strikes.

By The Associated Press

Italy-US ties strained as pope and Iran war dominate talks

Rome balances US ties with domestic pressure as the Iran war strains the alliance and fuels economic fallout.

AOC slams ‘oppressed’ Trump states while touting NYC services despite $5B deficit and transit crime spike

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., claimed red states were "oppressed" compared to New York City, praising its public transit, teachers and sanitation workers.

U.S. says it struck two Iran-flagged oil tankers trying to skirt blockade

The shaky U.S. ceasefire with Iran has been repeatedly undermined this week, even as President Donald Trump insists it remains in effect.

UAE charts its own course across the Middle East and Africa

Close relations with Israel and the United States have placed the United Arab Emirates in Iran's crosshairs as Abu Dhabi pursues a more independent foreign policy than many Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia.

China’s shipping firms brace for a new ‘era of chaos’ as Iran war drags on

China’s shipping giants are bracing for a harsh new reality of persistent global volatility, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz shifts from being a problem of transit delays to a hard volume shock. With the crucial energy corridor still paralysed as the US-Israel war on Iran drags on with no clear end in sight, China’s state-backed shipping majors are doubling down on long-term contracts and creating new multimodal routes in an attempt to hedge against future shocks. Cosco Shipping Holdin...

By Carol Yang

Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade blows despite the ceasefire

Israel has taken responsibility for Wednesday night's strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying he personally authorised the attack to kill a top Hezbollah Commander identified as Malek Balou. The continued ceasefire incursions are further pressuring talks between Tel Aviv and Beirut, which are being supported by the US. Hezbollah initially indicated it would support a deal if it was respected by Israel but the two parties continue to trade blows,...

By FRANCE24

Trump reveals what he told Rubio to convey to the Pope — and it’s the thing he keeps saying on TV

The president told his secretary of state to deliver his false statements about the pontiff’s views in person

By Alex Woodward

US pressure on Mexico ramps up as Trump sets his sights on narcopolitics

The United States is threatening to pursue more cases against Mexican politicians and close consulates in its territory in the lead-up to the World Cup and the renegotiation of the USMCA trade agreement

By David Marcial Pérez

Where Do U.S.-Iran Negotiations Stand Amid Reports Of New U.S. Strikes In Iran? Expert Weighs In - Forbes

Where Do U.S.-Iran Negotiations Stand Amid Reports Of New U.S. Strikes In Iran? Expert Weighs In  Forbes

Iran says U.S. "crossed the point of no return" with attacks on ports

Iran seizes tanker that appears to be carrying its own oil

The tanker appears to be managed by a Chinese company, according to a shipping database

By Bloomberg News

Crude timing: $7 billion 'unusual' oil bets placed ahead of Iran war announcements

Massive oil market bets, totaling up to $7 billion, were placed just before significant US President Trump announcements concerning Iran. Traders executed large sell orders minutes before key political developments, leading to substantial price drops. This unusual timing and scale have triggered regulatory scrutiny, with investigators examining potential insider trading concerns.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

US pushes new UN action on Iran, China-Russia veto threat looms

Project Freedom may resume as Gulf states restore US access to base, airspace: Report

Project Freedom is a US-led naval operation launched to help ships pass through Hormuz after Iran closed the waterway following missiles by America and Israel.

Tanker Carrying Chinese Crew Attacked In Strait Of Hormuz: Beijing

There are Chinese nationals aboard the vessel, but no reported crew casualties so far, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said.

Interior ministry denies reports of 'country or sect-specific' deportation of Pakistanis from UAE

The interior ministry on Friday denied reports about the “targeted deportation” of Pakistanis from the United Arab Emirates, asserting that no “country or sect-specific” expulsions from any country, including the UAE, were being carried out. The ministry’s statement contradicts claims on social media that Pakistanis were being deported from the UAE without any reason. In recent days, several media outlets have also reported that Pakistanis are being deported from the UAE. Among them, New Yor...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

Iran says redirects US-sanctioned oil tanker to its shores

Iran said on Friday it redirected a US-sanctioned oil tanker carrying Iranian oil back to its shores, though it was unclear from its statement why it had been targeted. "The Islamic Republic of Iran's navy, through a specially planned operation in the Sea of Oman, seized the offending tanker Ocean Koi," the army said in a statement carried by state television, adding that the oil belonged to the "Islamic republic". It said the ship was redirected to Iran's southern shores after it sought "to dam

By The Korea Herald

Trump says ceasefire still holds after fighting between the US and Iran flares

U.S. and Iranian forces clashed in the Gulf and the United Arab Emirates came under renewed attack, but President Donald Trump said a ceasefire was still holding despite the flare-up, which dented hopes for a swift diplomatic resolution to the crisis. The escalation came as Washington awaited Tehran’s response to a U.S. proposal to end […]

Israel's self-defense cannot be infringed upon, even if US, Iran reach a deal - editorial

While Israel certainly wants an end to the war with an Iran that no longer poses a threat to its existence, it's alarming that the government in Jerusalem seems to have no say in the process.

Trump says ceasefire still holds after renewed attacks

US and Iranian forces clashed in the Gulf and the United Arab Emirates came under renewed attack, ⁠but President Donald Trump said a ceasefire was still holding despite the flare-up.

Meloni says frank dialogue with Rubio between allies defending national interests

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 8 - Premier Giorgia Meloni said after meeting United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Rome Friday that there had been frank dialogue between allies defending their national interests. "I was pleased to receive US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Palazzo Chigi today," she said on social media. "We had a broad and constructive discussion, during which we addressed numerous issues, from bilateral relations between Italy and the United States to major international iss...

By ANSA

Wynn Resorts eyes expansion in Macau and forward progress in the UAE

US says it disables two more Iranian tankers in Gulf of Oman

U.S. Central Command said Friday that American forces disabled two additional Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman after the vessels allegedly attempted to breach Washington’s block...

Iranian Army Commandos Seize Oil Tanker Over Export Disruption Claims

Iranian Army Commandos Seize Oil Tanker Over Export Disruption Claims The semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that Iran has seized an oil tanker, accusing it of "attempting to disrupt oil exports and the interests of the Iranian nation." Tasnim did not elaborate on the seizure, but Iran's official state news agency, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), stated that the Iranian military directed the tanker to Iran's southern coast. The report noted that the tanker was c...

By Tyler Durden

Are the US and Israel Planning to Use Morocco As a Weapon Against Spain?

If Trump was hoping his threats against Spain would trigger a shift in policy in Madrid towards the US-Israel war against Iran, he must be disappointed.

By Nick Corbishley

US fires on Iranian tankers as peace talks hang in balance

A US warplane disables Iranian tankers as the US-Iran conflict escalates in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening fragile ceasefire and peace negotiations. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-fires-on-iranian-tankers-as-peace-talks-hang-in-balance/

By Punch Newspapers

US strikes Iran as Trump insists ceasefire holds

The United States targeted Iranian vessels near the Strait of Hormuz while striking civilian areas in southern Iran, placing a fragile ceasefire under strain as President Donald Trump insisted the truce remained in force and warned Tehran to sign a US-backed deal. US Central Command said Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and small boats at three US Navy guided-missile destroyers as they crossed the strait towards the Gulf of Oman. It said no US assets were hit and that American force...

UAE Exit Puts OPEC+ and Kazakhstan’s Oil Strategy to Test

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, also known as OPEC+, moved to raise June output quotas on May 3 after the United Arab Emirates left the alliance amid the war in the Middle East and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. For Kazakhstan, the move underscores the challenge of… The post UAE Exit Puts OPEC+ and Kazakhstan’s Oil Strategy to Test appeared first on The Ast...

By Fatima Kemelova