(2026-06-05). US-Iran Talks: Where do They Stand? juancole.com The Conversation) — To understand where talks on ending the war between the US and Iran currently stand, all we can confidently assume is that Donald Trump's pronouncements offer no guide. The US president said an agreement had been That proposal would have reopened the Strait of…
(2026-06-05). IAEA: Little change in report on Iran nuclear sites despite war. newarab.com 
In its first report into Iran's nuclear programme since the day before the United States and Israel launched air strikes on Iran at the end of February, the IAEA repeated calls fo…
(2026-06-05). Trump maintains "maximum pressure" on Cuba: More threats of intervention and sanctions against Díaz-Canel. radiohc.cu U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated this Thursday that, after Iran, his administration will "take care of" Cuba, on a day when he continued his interventionist plan with the announcement of more illegal unilateral sanctions against the island — this time targeting President Miguel Díaz-Canel, social and civil society organizations, and relatives of the Cuban leadership. | "We're going to take care of that [Cuba] as soon as we're done [with Iran]. I like to do one thing at a time," stated the White House occupant, who since last January has repeatedly threatened military intervention against the Caribbean…
(2026-06-05). US House approves fraudulent resolution on Iran war. wsws.org The resolution is not an "antiwar" measure at all, but rather an appeal to Trump to make Congress a full partner in the war-making process.
(2026-06-04). Iran Targets Enemy Vessel, US Fifth Fleet HQ, American Airbase After Violations Near Strait of Hormuz. orinocotribune.com The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that its forces carried out retaliatory strikes against an enemy vessel, the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, and a regional American airbase following two acts of US aggression targeting Iranian assets. | In a statement released by its Public Relations Office on Wednesday, the IRGC said the developments began late at night when an Iranian oil tanker was struck near the Strait of Hormuz. | According to the statement, "Late last night, the aggressive US military struck an Iranian oil tanker with an aerial projectile in the vicinity of the Strai…
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Iran: The art of controlling escalation dominance. thealtworld.com Iran's response to the American provocation made it crystal clear that the current incarnation of the proposed 60-day ceasefire framework does not hold. | MOSCOW — Iran holds an insurmountable escalation dominance in contrast with the U.S. And that's driving the vociferating Emperor of Barbaria absolutely nuts. | Let's quickly recap the highlights of the past week. In direct retaliation for a CENTCOM air attack on the outskirts of Bandar Abbas airport — a direct break of the "ceasefire" fiction — on the very same day the IRGC launched a targeted strike against a U.S. base in Kuwait. The IRGC was…
(2026-06-04). Has Iran ended drought by destroying US-Israel weather weapon. infobrics.org Iran's unexpected return of rainfall has sparked allegations of covert weather manipulation involving the US and Israel. Although the claims remain unproven, documented weather-modification programs, emerging geoengineering technologies, and a long history of secret military projects make the controversy difficult to dismiss.
(2026-06-04). Iran footballers describe how war with U.S.-Israel affects their World Cup. radiohc.cu Iran is heading to the World Cup while the country is at war with a host nation, a situation that is unique in the tournament's history. | The United States-Israel war on Iran began on February 28, and there has been an uneasy ceasefire in place since April 8, but the uncertainty — and occasional flare-up in hostilities — means an end to the conflict is far from certain. | For the Iranian players and staff, the situation has thrown their World Cup preparations into chaos — all of their matches are scheduled to be played in the US. | The Iran team has spent more than two weeks in Türkiye, mo…
(2026-06-04). Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, boosting hopes for Iran deal. geo.tv 
Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 3, 2026. — Reuters Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration said on Wednesday, in a boost to hopes for a broader deal to…
(2026-06-04). Hezbollah rejects 'humiliating' US-brokered Lebanon truce deal. newarab.com 
Our coverage has now concluded, here are the updates from today: | Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Thursday demanded a comprehensive ceasefire and Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, as an official from his group confirmed it rejected a truce announced following talks between the two countries in Washington. | This comes as envoys from Israel and Lebanon had held a fourth round of US-brokered talks in Washington on Wednesday, agreeing to implement a ceasefire that hinged on Hezbollah halting its attacks. | Israeli strikes in Lebanon are still ongoing, despite the ceasefire announcement. | Iran's IRGC says Hezbollah…
(2026-06-04). Trump Denounces House Lawmakers as 'Unpatriotic' for Passing Resolution To End His War With Iran. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Thursday attacked House lawmakers as "unpatriotic" for passing a War Powers Resolution that would direct him to end the war with Iran, which he launched with Israel without congressional authorization, in violation of the US Constitution. The bill passed on Wednesday in a vote of 215 to 208, with four Republicans joining …
(2026-06-04). The Lebanon Glitch: How Multi-Front War is Overturning Trump-Iran Diplomacy. ummid.com Washington and Tehran continue exploring a possible agreement but escalating Israeli military operations in Lebanon threaten to derail diplomacy and deepen regional instability.
(2026-06-04). Israel, Iran and the Ceasefire Crisis: Who Is Undermining Peace Efforts? thinktank.pk As tensions continue to simmer between the United States and Iran, one question is increasingly dominating diplomatic discussions across the Middle East: Why do ceasefires repeatedly collapse when Israel is involved? The latest round of violence in Lebanon and the Gulf has once again exposed a recurring pattern. While Washington attempts to negotiate ceasefires and …
(2026-06-04). After Hormuz: Will Bab al-Mandab be Iran's next strategic lever. newarab.com 
As talks for a Concurrently, Israel's As tensions soared, Iran and its allies ann…
(2026-06-04). Iran-linked Handala group exposed US military targets, guided Mojtaba's missiles, drones during war. hindustantimes.com An Iran-linked hacker group known as Handala has claimed it provided targeting intelligence to Iranian military units during recent attacks on U.S. military facilities. According to reports cited by Iranian media, the group said it supplied updated information on American military bases to missile and drone operators affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Handala claimed its database contained current intelligence on U.S. military positions and asserted that all designated targets were successfully struck. The claims have not been independently verified, and no public evidence has been pres…
(2026-06-04). Trump says deal close but Iran FM says 'no tangible progress' in talks. geo.tv 
This screen grab made on June 3, 2026, from a handout video released by US Central Command on June 2, 2026, shows what the US military says is a missile strike by US forces on the Botswana-flagged M/T Lexie, an unladen oil tanker attempting to sail to an Iranian port in violation of an…
(2026-06-04). Trump's art of the deal meets Iran's long memory of foreign exploitation. responsiblestatecraft.org As the government's standing plummets to an all-time low due to a reckless disregard for the welfare of its people, mass protests sweep across major Iran's cities, including Shiraz, Tabriz and Tehran. Driven by a threat to their economic survival, the merchant class, or bazaaris, are leading the demonstrations. This is not a
(2026-06-04). Workers and youth oppose Iran war and Labor's austerity measures at meetings in Australia and NZ. wsws.org "Workers should unite to fight. Workers are oppressed, but without them, the capitalists have no wealth."
(2026-06-04). Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, aged 56, has died. newarab.com 
Franco-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi, best known for the "Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life," they said in a statement sent to AFP. | Satrapi's husband, a Swedish producer, actor and screenwriter, died on 8 April last year. | A series of recent posts on Satrapi's Instagram page spelt out the message "For I Lost the love of my life". | Satrapi, an o…
(2026-06-04). Philippine workers hit as Iran war continues. wsws.org Surging fuel and fertilizer prices are leading to a food crisis in the Philippines as crop yields decline.
(2026-06-04). Iran leader says dealt enemies 'decisive blow' in MidEast war. newarab.com 
(2026-06-04). One week before World Cup kickoff, Iran still awaits US visas. newarab.com 
The players, who have been attending a training camp in "The Iran national football team will depart Antalya for Tijuana at 15: 20 (1220 GMT)…
(2026-06-04). Four ships carrying Iranian oil leave Gulf despite US blockade. newarab.com 
Four Iranian-flagged oil tankers In data published on Thursday, the firm detected the passage of the Hilda I, the Amber, the Silvia 1, and the Happiness I, which were carrying a total of seven million barrels of oil. | They all loaded their cargo in mid-April on
(2026-06-04). The U.S. House Is Trying to Stop Donald Trump's War on Iran. progressivehub.net DAVID SIROTA | JACOBIN…
(2026-06-04). Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock. newarab.com 
Global airline bosses gathering in Rio de Janeiro this weekend will be searching for answers to the industry's biggest crisis since the pandemic, with the The 6-8 June annual meeting of the
(2026-06-04). Armada iraní golpea puesto de mando de un destructor de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Armada de Irán anunció este miércoles que atacó un centro de mando y control de las fuerzas estadounidenses en un destructor de EE.UU. que intentaba acercarse a aguas nacionales en el golfo de Omán. | En un comunicado citado por la agencia Fars, la Armada precisó que la acción ocurrió horas después de una serie de actos agresivos, violaciones de las normas del estrecho de Ormuz y acciones contra buques comerciales iraníes en el golfo de Omán. | La Marina añadió que seguirá vigilando al ´enemigo criminal y agresor ª y advirtió que tomará represalias por la muerte de marineros del destructor Dena y q…
(2026-06-04). Iran, l'arte di mantenere il predominio nell'escalation. strategic-culture.su La risposta dell'Iran alla provocazione americana ha chiarito senza ombra di dubbio che l'attuale versione del quadro proposto per il cessate il fuoco di 60 giorni non regge. | Segue nostro MOSCA — L'Iran detiene un vantaggio insuperabile in termini di controllo dell'escalation rispetto agli Stati Uniti. E questo sta facendo impazzire completamente il chiassoso Imperatore di Barbaria. | Ricapitoliamo rapidamente i punti salienti de…