(2026-05-30). US warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive. al-monitor.com The United States warned on Saturday it was "more than capable" of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons.The White House had signaled Trump was close to a decision on a potential deal, though Tehran denied there was a final agreement on ending the conflict.US sources had told AFP the deal was waiting on Trump's sign-off, but he made no decision after a White House Situation Room meeting on Friday.
(2026-05-30). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-30). Why Trump's Hormuz Blockade may Bolster the Iranian State. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Iranian government continues to dicker with the Trump administration about the final form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would bring an end to the current standoff at the Strait of Hormuz, which threatens the world's energy. | The US has long been banking on its counter-blockade of Iranian traffic through the Strait to bankrupt Iran and throw the country into chaos. | While the Iranian economy has certainly been badly hurt by the US blockade, it is unlikely that the government will collapse as a result. |
(2026-05-30). Can Trump Actually Threaten to Bomb His Own Allies? moderndiplomacy.eu On Wednesday afternoon, at a White House cabinet meeting, a reporter asked Donald Trump a straightforward question. Would he accept a short-term arrangement allowing Iran and Oman to jointly manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz? There was no simple answer to Trump's question. "No one will be in charge of it," he said. It's …
(2026-05-30). Trump team floats $300B Iran fund after rejecting Tehran's past business pitch. al-monitor.com Amid negotiations to end the war, an eye-catching new proposal from the Trump administration echoes past attempts to use business deals to avert new regional hostilities.
(2026-05-30). Trump's remark to push US ally into Iran camp? Mojtaba aide backs Oman after 'blow them up' threat. hindustantimes.com Iran and Oman stepped up diplomatic coordination after Donald Trump's controversial remarks targeting Muscat, raising fresh questions over shifting Gulf alliances and the future of Hormuz negotiations. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Omani FM Badr Albusaidi on May 29, stressing solidarity with Oman amid regional tensions. The call came days after Trump warned that "Oman will behave," sparking backlash over threats aimed at one of Washington's oldest Arab allies. As Tehran and Muscat discuss new Hormuz security frameworks, analysts fear Trump's rhetoric could push Oman closer toward Iran at…
(2026-05-30). Trump insists on red lines as Iran deal remains elusive. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, May 27, 2026. — ReutersTrump reviewed options in two-hour Situation Room meeting.No final decision was reached after Friday's White House talks.Iran says…
(2026-05-30). ICE Agent Arrested in Texas, Charged With Lying About Minneapolis Shooting. truthout.org A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was arrested in Texas on Friday after he was charged by Minnesota officials for allegedly shooting a Venezuelan immigrant during an ICE operation in Minneapolis and lying about what happened. Christian Castro, 52, was deployed as part of President Donald Trump's mass deportation push in the Twin Cities, dubbed "Operation Metro Surge… |
(2026-05-30). Trump's Loyalty to Fossil Fuel Companies Is Driving Up Inflation. truthout.org Throughout his second term, President Donald Trump has been on a relentless push to boost fossil fuels, undermine renewable energy, and end all federal regulation to address climate change. The administration claims that this push will help people in the U.S. save money. But in reality, the opposite is true: Fossil fuel dependence makes life more expensive. Thanks to the U.S. |
(2026-05-30). Miles Davis at 100, a complex figure reflecting a complex time. wsws.org The jazz world is celebrating the centenary of jazz trumpet master and bandleader Miles Davis, one of the 20th century's most impactful musicians.
(2026-05-30). Kenyan court blocks US offshore Ebola camp as epidemic accelerates across central Africa. wsws.org Following intense domestic backlash and a strike threat, Kenya's High Court halted a bilateral agreement with the Trump administration to open a 50-bed foreign Ebola containment facility.
(2026-05-29). Who He? Unmasked Suit at Delaney 11pm-ish 5/28. Trump Official? fightbackbetter.com 
This editor experienced severe repression at Delaney Hall 5.28- pepper sprayed twice — the second time severely. I am documenting not to self aggrandize but to put it on the public record — in the event of change of government I am a witness and a victim and I will press charges against those responsible for my eyes and body being damaged in this way. | The purpose of this article is to ask who is this white guy in a suit and no mask, bearded and seemingly smugly overlooking the harm operation the US government is conducting at the front gate of a harm factory where worms and mold is being fed to cap…
(2026-05-30). The Formula That Defeated Orban Could Defeat Trump Too. portside.org The Formula That Defeated Orban Could Defeat Trump Too |
(2026-05-30). Trump's ICE blitz cost 668,000 jobs, creating 'chilling effect' on US firms. scmp.com The Trump administration's immigration surge into US cities last year resulted in 668,000 job losses, creating a "chilling effect" that pervaded local economies, hurt businesses and affected American-born workers, according to a report from the Brookings Institution. | The Immigration and Customs Enforcement campaign adopted "shock and awe" tactics that were broader and far more visible than previous enforcement efforts, including one started under former president George W. Bush in 2008 and…
(2026-05-30). Trump's $1.5 Trillion Military Budget is $11,200 per Household for His Dementia Dreams. cepr.net
(2026-05-30). Sunday's election could put Colombia back on team Trump. responsiblestatecraft.org On Sunday, Colombians will go to the polls for the first round of their presidential elections, a race that could radically reshape Colombia's relations with the United States at a moment of political turmoil and polarization in Latin America.The key contenders include the ruling party's candidate, Iván Cepeda; conservative outsider Abelardo De la Espriella; and Paloma Valencia of former President àÅlvaro Uribe's center-right party, Centro Democrático. Currently, no candidate is polling over 50%, so a runoff between the top two candidates is projected for June 21, 2026. This election comes within the co…
(2026-05-30). Da Cesare a Napoleone III: Trump, Sorel e l'illusione del progresso. strategic-culture.su Trump incarna un cesarismo moderno che va valutato in base alla sua capacità di guidare la transizione verso la quarta rivoluzione industriale, scrive Joaquin Flores. | Segue nostro Il "cesarismo primordiale" di Donald Trump dovrebbe essere analizzato attraverso la lente della teoria critica e dei precedenti storici, al fine di impedire che le istituzioni accademiche ostili ne monopolizzino l'interpretazione. | Sfidando l' ´illusio…
(2026-05-29). How Unpredictability Is Rewriting the Atlantic Alliance. moderndiplomacy.eu There is a point at which unpredictability ceases to function as a negotiating instrument and begins to function as noise. Donald Trump has not simply introduced uncertainty into the Atlantic relationship in the way that any administration produces friction through its particular priorities or domestic constraints; he has generated a volume and velocity of contradictory …