(2026-05-12). From 'Taco' to 'Nacho': the new buzzword on Wall Street as Trump preps for China trip. scmp.com With a fragile US-Iran ceasefire barely holding, the Strait of Hormuz still blockaded, and all eyes on the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting, investors are embracing a new market narrative: "Nacho". | The acronym — short for "Not a chance Hormuz opens" — reflects a growing bet on prolonged gridlock and high oil prices.
(2026-05-12). How an Iran Conflict Could Fracture the Arab World and Test Pakistan's Loyalties. thinktank.pk A full-scale confrontation between Israel (backed by the United States) and Iran would be a watershed event for the Middle East and its neighbors. Even limited strikes and tit-for-tat escalations already have cross-border consequences; a broader military campaign would magnify those effects across security, economics, politics, and social cohesion. The Arab states—Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, …
(2026-05-11). Possibility Of Operation To Retrieve Iran's Enriched Uranium Appears To Rise As Negotiations Sputter (Updated). twz.com 
Both Trump and Netanyahu made comments in the last 24 hours that point to a possible high-risk operation to snatch Iran's nuclear material.
(2026-05-11). Trump's racist crackdown takes another ugly turn. peoplesworld.org 
It doesn't pay to step away from the political scene for too long in Washington, D.C. Aboard the Trump administration's runaway train, the madness, criminality, and downright cruelty pile up like trash in a landfill. In the past month, we've had Trump depicting himself as Jesus, prompting thousands of hilarious memes; viral Iranian Lego videos …
(2026-05-11). Israeli strikes on S. Lebanon kill 4, wound 19. ecns.cn BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, May 10 ⚪ Four people were killed and 19 others wounded on Sunday in Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah announced attacks targeting Israeli troops and military equipment along the border.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.
(2026-05-11). Taiwan is looming over this week's Trump and Xi summit. responsiblestatecraft.org Although the current war with Iran dominates global attention, a more dangerous situation — between two nuclear-armed powers — continues to worsen: the confrontation between the United States and China over Taiwan. While widely recognized, this confrontation has been overshadowed in dealings between Beijing and Washington, where disputes over issues like trade, technology, and fentanyl predominate. These disputes, while serious, are far less likely to prove catastrophic than the current slide toward a serious crisis or conflict over Taiwan, which could, if left unaddressed, end in a major —…
(2026-05-11). Iran war 'not over,' uranium must be removed: Netanyahu. newarab.com 
"It's not over, because there's still nuclear material ⚪ enriched uranium ⚪ that has to be taken out of Iran. There's still enrichment sites that have to be dismantled," Netanyahu said in an interview that aired Sunday on the C…
(2026-05-11). Exclusive: Iran agrees to hold nuclear talks within 30 days. newarab.com 
Iran has agreed to discuss its nuclear programme within 30 days as part of a 14-point response delivered to The sources said Tehran had shown "significant flexibility" by agreeing to discuss the nuclear file within a month, an issue it had previously refused to address at this stage of negotiations, insisting instead that it be postponed to later phases. | According to the sources, the Iranian response initially focuses on ending the war…
(2026-05-11). Trump says U.S. monitoring buried Iranian enriched uranium. ecns.cn Demonstrators holding placards take part in a May Day rally in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on May 1, 2026..Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran needs to"make it clear"that they do not seek a nuclear weapon, which Washington sees as key to a peace deal.
(2026-05-11). Netanyahu Says War on Iran "Not Over" as Long as Iran Has Uranium. truthout.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed on Sunday that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is "not over" because Iran still has nuclear material that "has to be taken out" of the country. In a "60 Minutes" interview broadcast by CBS News on Sunday evening, Netanyahu said that the war on Iran has not ended because Iran still has enriched uranium that must be "taken out… |
(2026-05-11). Trump's Rejection of Iran's Peace Response Signals a Prolonged Gulf Crisis and Global Energy Instability. moderndiplomacy.eu The latest rejection by United States President Donald Trump of Iran's response to Washington's proposed peace framework marks another dangerous escalation in the ongoing Gulf conflict. What initially appeared to be a limited military confrontation has evolved into a broader geopolitical crisis with direct implications for global energy security, regional stability, and great power competition. …
(2026-05-11). US hits China-linked Iran oil trade with sanctions ahead of Trump trip. al-monitor.com The sanctions come after the United States rejected Iran's latest proposal to end the war.
(2026-05-11). After rejecting Tehran response, Trump warns US-Iran ceasefire on 'massive life support'. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during a maternal health event in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 11, 2026. — ReutersTrump dismisses Tehran's proposal as 'stupid'.Says he didn't even finish reading Iran's response.Iran willing to give US 'the…
(2026-05-11). 'Totally unacceptable': Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal amid deepening energy crisis. ptcnews.tv US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal to end months-long conflict describing it as 'totally unacceptable' without disclosing further details despite key Republican leader urged him to consider military option. | Trump received the Iranian proposal on Sunday amid hopes that it could lead to a breakthrough to end the war with Iran that began on February 28, blocking the key sea route for global oil supplies, leading to fuel shortages in several countries. | "I have just read the response from Iran's so-called 'Representatives.' I don't like it – TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" he wrote on his Truth Social…
(2026-05-11). The Iran War Is Reshaping European Monetary Policy Through Energy Driven Inflation Fears. moderndiplomacy.eu The continuing conflict involving the United States and Iran is no longer only a Middle Eastern security crisis. It is rapidly becoming a major economic and monetary challenge for Europe. The recent rise in euro zone bond yields following the rejection of Iran's response to a United States peace proposal reflects growing investor fears that …
(2026-05-11). Iran's ambassador to China: Tehran backs Xi Jinping's four-point Middle East peace plan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran's ambassador to China said on Monday that Tehran supports President Xi Jinping's four-point Middle East peace initiative aimed at promoting regional stability and cooperation.
(2026-05-11). Ghalenoei: football in Asia has become competitive. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran's national football team head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, has lauded the significant advancements in Asian football following the draw for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, which placed Iran in Group C alongside Syria, Kyrgyzstan, and China.
(2026-05-11). US issues new sanctions over oil shipments to China. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) – The U.S. government on Monday announced sanctions against three people and nine companies, including four based in Hong Kong and four in the United Arab Emirates, for aiding Iran's shipment of oil to China. The ninth company is based in Oman.The Treasury move follows sanctions announced on Friday on individuals and companies aiding Iranian purchases of weapons and components used to make drones and ballistic missiles.
(2026-05-11). Decades of Congressional Inaction Contributed to Illegal US-Israeli War on Iran. truthout.org The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, billed by the Trump administration as a "military operation," has now evolved into a sustained confrontation with no clear exit strategy, no authorization from Congress, and no public transparency. The United States finds itself at a precarious juncture in a conflict of its own choosing. While high-level representatives from both countries met last month in Pakistan… |
(2026-05-11). 'There is absolutely no division at all'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Yousef Pezeshkian, son of Iran's president, has dismissed reports of divisions between his father and military commanders, amid stalled efforts to bring the US-Israeli war that began on February 28 to a lasting end.
(2026-05-11). Livestream: The Gaza disarmament trap. electronicintifada.net Muhammad Shehada discussed how the Iran war is frustrating the US-Israeli push to disarm Gaza resistance.
(2026-05-11). UAE is using oil to reshape its position inside the Gulf hierarchy. ummid.com With its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, the UAE is challenging the authority of Riyadh, strengthening its own strategic autonomy, and moving closer to a regional make-up where the US and Israel remain central actors in the pressure campaign against Iran.
(2026-05-11). US issues alert to banks on IRGC efforts to evade sanctions. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) – The United States on Monday issued an alert to financial institutions warning of efforts by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' to evade U.S. sanctions, as concerns mount of a resumption of hostilities in the conflict with Iran.The U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) said it issued the alert to assist financial institutions in identifying those funding and facilitating procurement networks supporting the IRGC.
(2026-05-11). Trump says Iran's response to U.S. plan 'totally unacceptable'. ecns.cn Urgent: Trump says Irans response to U."Trump wrote on his Truth Social.
(2026-05-11). Iran calls for Iraq to help address environmental challenges. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has called for Iraqi President, Nizar Amedi, to benefit from his previous experience and expertise to help tackle the environmental challenges of the two neighboring countries.
(2026-05-11). Where Are The Carriers As Of May 11, 2026: 20 Warships Enforce Iran Blockade. twz.com 
Meanwhile, USS Nimitz has made a stop in Rio as part of its circumnavigation of South America and repositioning cruise to Norfolk.
(2026-05-11). Saei re-elected as head of Iran taekwondo federation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Hadi Saei has been re-elected as the president of the Iran Taekwondo Federation for another four-year term.
(2026-05-11). Could Trump's Iran Fiasco Be the United States' Suez Crisis? worldbeyondwar.org 
The Suez Crisis was the pivotal moment when the British government finally learned that it could no longer use military force to impose its will on less powerful countries. Like Americans today on Iran, the British public was way ahead of its government. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-05-11). Iran two-tier internet cuts citizens off as elites stay online. newarab.com 
(2026-05-11). Americans think Trump has explained Iran war goals, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) – Two out of three Americans think President Donald Trump has not clearly explained why the country has gone to war with Iran, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday that also showed his approval rating ticking up from the lowest level of his term.The four-day poll revealed deep concerns about surging gasoline prices, and also suggested many voters are casting blame for their troubles on Trump's Republican allies who will be defending their congressional majorities in the November midterm elections.
(2026-05-11). Democracy Now! 2026-05-11 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 11, 2026; Far-Right Anti-Immigrant Party Surges in U.K. Elections; Calls Grow for Labour PM Starmer to Resign; Meet Guido Reichstadter, the Marine Veteran Who Scaled D.C. Bridge to Protest Iran War & AI; Canceled over Palestine: Biotech CEO Rami Elghandour on Rutgers Disinviting Him as Graduation Speaker | Headlines for May 11, 2026; Far-Right Anti-Immigrant Party Surges in U.K. Elections; Calls Grow for Labour PM Starmer to Resign; Meet Guido Reichstadter, the Marine Veteran Who Scaled D.C. Bridge to Protest Iran War & AI; Canceled over Palestine: Biotech CEO Rami Elghandour on Rutgers Disinvitin…
(2026-05-11). Frustrated Trump learns he have the cards on Iran. al-monitor.com One of President Donald Trump's favorite metaphors is that he's got the cards ⚪ that through the might of the United States and his own acumen he can overpower any adversary.On Iran, the former casino owner is learning that he, in fact, doesn't have such a strong hand after all.
(2026-05-11). La risposta cinese alla crisi mediorientale disinnesca l'aggressività degli Stati Uniti. strategic-culture.su Dal punto di vista diplomatico, la posizione della Cina durante l'attuale crisi mediorientale è rimasta coerente con la sua postura geopolitica tradizionale: diplomazia invece del conflitto, sostegno alla sovranità , all'integrità territoriale e alla dignità dell'Iran nel rispetto del diritto internazionale, appoggio alla mediazione del Pakistan | Segue nostro Dal punto di vista diplomatico, la posizione della Cina durante l'attuale cris…
(2026-05-11). Trump weighs restarting military operation to guide ships out of Hormuz Strait. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said Monday he is considering restarting and expanding Project Freedom, a U.S.military operation to guide commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-05-11). Why Oil Market Volatility Rather Than High Prices Will Shape the Future of Global Energy Politics. moderndiplomacy.eu The ongoing Gulf crisis and the near closure of the Strait of Hormuz have pushed global energy markets into one of the most unstable periods in recent history. Oil prices crossing the one hundred dollar threshold initially created expectations that major energy corporations would significantly expand investment and production to capitalize on supply shortages. However, …
(2026-05-11). Tens of millions risk hunger as Hormuz standoff blocks fertiliser, says UN official. geo.tv 
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 8, 2026. — ReutersTens of millions of people could face hunger and starvation if fertilisers are not soon allowed through the Strait of Hormuz, the head of a UN task force aimed at averting a looming humanitarian crisis told AFP…
(2026-05-11). South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows response. newarab.com 
Experts conducted an initial forensic analysis of the damage to the port stern, a Blue House official said. The attack had led to a fire in the vessel's engine…
(2026-05-11). The Voice of The Global South is Inaudible. moderndiplomacy.eu Friendship treaty in 1950, Tehran Declaration in 2001, and Chahbahar port's construction and development in progress are a timeline of India's relationship with Tehran, yet in Tehran's most grueling times, New Delhi happens to lose its voice. There are a few reasons for the expectation of a voice to be heard from India, one being …
(2026-05-11). From Dubai dream to an economic nightmare; promises that turned to smoke. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Imagine spending years saving money and time to build a tall tower by the sea; the tower becomes so famous that every investor in the world wants to buy a unit in it. But suddenly, a war breaks out in the neighborhood, and investors flee; your stock value plummets, and you suddenly realize that the one who promised to protect you has left you alone.