(2026-06-17). The Hormuz secret Trump isn't talking about: How long will IRGC mines keep trade hostage. hindustantimes.com The Strait of Hormuz may reopen soon after the expected U.S.-Iran peace agreement, but experts warn that a full return to normal shipping could take weeks. Concerns remain over the possible presence of naval mines, with specialists estimating that clearing key sea lanes and establishing safe navigation corridors may require 40 to 50 days. Nearly 20% of global energy supplies transit through Hormuz, making any disruption a major risk for oil markets and global trade. Britain, France, and Germany have already prepared warships and minesweepers for potential clearance operations, while shipping companies and insurer…
(2026-06-17). Has Trump achieved his goals in the war with Iran. geo.tv 
People drive past an anti-U.S. billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 17, 2026. — Reuters Shortly after the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on February 28, US President Donald Trump laid out a host of objectives,…
(2026-06-17). Has the war between Iran and the United States ended? Yes, for the time being. And not in America's favor. unitedworldint.com And Israel is furious. By Abbas Djuma What Trump is trying to present as a personal achievement is nothing of the sort — not even close. The reality is actually the opposite. The Strait of Hormuz was open before the war. Before the war, no one was talking about unfreezing Iranian assets or lifting anti-Iran …
(2026-06-17). Trump's fear exposed in 24-hour frenzy: Iran deal done, third strike canceled, Israel told to…. hindustantimes.com Just days after a devastating conflict that brought the Middle East to the brink, Donald Trump is now making a stunning claim — that Iran has a "more rational" leadership. But what does that actually mean, and what happened to the figures Trump once described as the main obstacle to peace? After U.S. and Israeli strikes killed several top Iranian officials during the war, Trump suggested that a new political reality had emerged inside Tehran. He argued that the leaders he viewed as "totally irrational" were now gone and that Iran's current leadership was more prepared to engage diplomatically with Washingto…
(2026-06-17). PM Modi flags sailor's death issue at G7 in Trump's presence: 'Several Indians lost their lives'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while sitting with US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit, raised concerns about Indian sailors who were killed during recent US military strikes in the Middle East. | Speaking at a session on strengthening global partnerships and cooperation, Modi said the conflict in the region had caused major human and economic losses. He brought up the issue after three Indian crew members died when the oil tanker Settebello was hit in a US attack in the Gulf of Oman. | "We welcome the progress made in peace efforts in West Asia. This conflict has caused loss of life and prop…
(2026-06-17). Minnesota AFL-CIO Stands with Minnesotans Facing Federal Charges: 'The Trump Administration Will Not Break Our Worker-Community Solidarity!'. wibailoutpeople.org 
Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to the Trump Justice Department indicting 15 Minnesotans for their actions protecting community members during 'Operation Metro Surge': "Instead of holding federal agents accountable for shooting and killing Renée Good and our union brother Alex Pretti, the Trump administration continues to weaponize the Justice …
(2026-06-17). Trump administration targets Gavin Newsom in latest weaponization of Justice Department. wsws.org The investigation into Gavin Newsom is a dangerous escalation in Trump's use of the Justice Department against political opponents, but the Democrats offer no defense of democratic rights.
(2026-06-17). Threat of US military action against Cuba mounts with Iran ceasefire. wsws.org President Donald Trump has stated repeatedly that "Cuba will be next," as the Pentagon prepares for military action.
(2026-06-17). Senate Fails To Advance Iran War Powers Resolution. news.antiwar.com The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a War Powers Resolution that would direct President Trump to end hostilities against Iran that haven't been authorized by Congress and prevent the president from restarting the full-scale war against the Islamic Republic. A motion to discharge the resolution out of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee failed on …
(2026-06-17). Under Trump's orders, U.S. commits mass murder on the high seas. indybay.org Yesterday on June 13, 2026, the Juneteenth holiday, reportedly, "A U.S. District Court has issued an order stopping the Trump-Vance administration from censoring American history and science and ordering the restoration of unlawfully censored information displayed in America's largest classroom — our national parks.
(2026-06-17). Putin watching this awkward G7 video? Trump gives Zelensky the cold shoulder while closing Iran deal. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump appeard to visibly snub Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7, even as leaders publicly pledged continued support for Kyiv. Trump's focus on finalizing an Iran deal and his dismissive "this whole thing is ridiculous" remark have fueled questions over whether Washington's commitment to Ukraine is wavering despite Zelensky's insistence that G7 backing remains "unanimous."
(2026-06-17). Trump administration seeks to halt air pollution lawsuit against Musk's xAI. aljazeera.com US Department of Justice claims NAACP lawsuit threatens 'national, economic, and energy security'.
(2026-06-17). Trump's Iran Ceasefire: Costly Return to Status Quo. juancole.com
(2026-06-17). Trump perdió la guerra contra Irán, afirma The New York Times. radiohc.cu En un editorial titulado "El presidente Trump perdió esta guerra", el consejo editorial de The New York Times argumentó que la guerra del presidente estadounidense contra Irán terminó en fracaso. | Declaró que "Irán emerge como el ganador estratégico de la guerra de cuatro meses", mientras que Estados Unidos "se ve más débil ante los ojos del mundo". | El consejo afirmó que Trump lanzó la ofensiva de forma temeraria, ignoró a sus aliados y las restricciones legales, y finalmente no logró los objetivos que prometió repetidamente, incluyendo la "victoria total y completa", la "rendición incondicional de Irán", un c…
(2026-06-17). La injerencia de Trump en procesos electorales en América Latina. radiohc.cu Una constante en la política exterior de Estados Unidos es la intervención en los asuntos internos de otras naciones. | América Latina y el Caribe han sido objeto de esta práctica desleal y contraria al derecho internacional. | Desde la proclamación en 1823 de la conocida Doctrina Monroe, se autoproclamó Washington guardián del hemisferio occidental. Se sucederían en la región intervenciones militares, golpes de estado y presiones de todo tipo, entre ellas económicas. | Ya sea de forma abierta o encubierta han actuado los diversos gobiernos estadounidenses contra otros países, para imponer sus intereses geopolíti…
(2026-06-16). Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic may take few months to return to pre-war levels. tribune.com.pk 
The global energy chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz, will see a gradual increase in ship traffic following the US-Iran peace deal, but the traffic of pre-war levels could take several months as uncertainties remain over the reopening of the vital waterway. | The war in the Middle East, beginning with the US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, concluded with an agreement following negotiations. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the US and Iran reached a deal on ceasing all military operations, including those in Lebanon. | US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will be fully opened on Frida…
(2026-06-16). 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.
(2026-06-16). CIA director doubtful of Trump's Iran deal. tribune.com.pk 
CIA Director John Ratcliffe has told US President Donald Trump that the intelligence agency has serious doubts about an agreement with Iran, particularly Tehran's willingness to make a series of nuclear concessions, according to a report. | Axios reported on Tuesday that Ratcliffe, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, expressed concerns about the agreement, while Vice President JD Vance and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner advocated for it. | The report said Trump and his advisers held a series of high-level meetings to discuss the deal. | Read: Netanyahu has t…
(2026-06-16). Trump says memo states clearly Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland, Bo Erickson and Doina ChiacuÉvian-les-Bains, France, June 16 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday told reporters at the G7 meetings in France that the memorandum of understanding with Iran states clearly that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon.Trump said that he will release the text of the U.S.-Iran memorandum in a formal setting.The president also said he likes the idea of sending the Iran deal to Congress for review, a request by some Republican lawmakers.
(2026-06-16). Iranian Officials Say Psychologists Helped Craft Messages to Trump During Negotiations. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Just a few months ago, investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill was reporting that the Trump administration appeared determined to force Iran into submission through military pressure, economic warfare, and demands that Tehran abandon key elements of its defense and nuclear programs. Iranian officials, meanwhile, insisted they would not capitulate and described Washington's negotiating strategy …
(2026-06-16). US ally strikes first: Has this nation decided to take on China without waiting for Trump, Hegseth. hindustantimes.com Taiwan has launched a new intelligence-reporting portal aimed at gathering information from Chinese nationals, marking a bold escalation in the shadow war between Taipei and Beijing. The move comes amid rising cross-strait tensions, growing espionage concerns, and fears of an intensifying intelligence battle between China and Taiwan.
(2026-06-16). Trump presume en Francia de acuerdo de su país con Irán. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, llegó este lunes al balneario francés de Évian-les-Bains para la Cumbre del G7 presumiendo del acuerdo alcanzado con Irán, tras meses de escepticismo y así lo evidenció ante la prensa. | Aunque en la agenda provisional del encuentro Trump sería el único mandatario en ser recibido por su par y anfitrión, Emmanuel Macron, este se saltó el programa. | Al encontrarse, después del estrechón de manos, las fotos (no se miraron), Trump en sus palabras dijo que ha tenido una "relación fantástica" con Macron y seguidamente dijo que "el acuerdo (con Irán) ya está firmado ª…
(2026-06-16). Trump Suggests Syria Should 'Take Care' of Hezbollah in Lebanon. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Tuesday suggested that Syria, which is led by former al-Qaeda commander Ahmed al-Sharaa, should "take care" of Hezbollah in Lebanon rather than Israel. The president said he was "not happy" with Israel's war in Lebanon, which has been supported by the US, due to the tactic of taking out entire apartment buildings, …
(2026-06-16). Syria take care of Trump criticizes Israel, leans on Sharaa to help in Lebanon. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump insisted he has a great relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but criticized the scale of Israel's strikes in Lebanon.
(2026-06-16). Trump Administration Drops Effort to Halt Wind Energy Projects Across the US. truthout.org The Trump administration has abandoned its effort to halt wind energy projects across the United States and dropped its challenge to the court ruling that tossed President Donald Trump's order freezing federal permitting and leasing for wind projects. States that challenged the order hailed the development as one of the most significant legal victories against the Trump White House's campaign… |
(2026-06-16). US Attorney Says 15 Members Of 'Minneapolis-Based Antifa Group' Have Been Arrested For Anti-ICE Violence. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | Now that the Trump administration's plan to offer an "anti-weaponization of lawfare" fund to MAGA morons who feel they've been legally discriminated against
(2026-06-16). Trump's Energy Agenda Is Being Undermined By His Own Justice Department. wattsupwiththat.com It is the kind of blunder that makes you wonder how it ever got this far. Trump's own Justice Department is undercutting the administration's effort to rein in federal climate overreach.
(2026-06-16). Time for Trump to tell Benjamin Netanyahu to go away! strategic-culture.su By Philip GIRALDI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Netanyahu always says "What you own belongs to me" | In addition to the regular…
(2026-06-16). FIFA World Cup 2026: "The beautiful game" in grip of Trump and financial oligarchy. wsws.org The tournament has been transformed into a platform for imperialist arrogance, militarism and anti-immigrant chauvinism by the Trump administration, without protest by FIFA and its co-hosts.
(2026-06-16). Trump Hegseth Storm Global Heating's Shores with Carbon Artillery. juancole.com (
(2026-06-16). Trump Admin Wants to Make It Easier for White Men to Sue for Discrimination. theintercept.com 
The EEOC is moving to rescind a rule that has stood in the way of its politicized attacks alleging discrimination against white men.
(2026-06-16). G7 finds on upping Russia pressure to end Ukraine war. al-monitor.com G7 leaders agreed on Tuesday to intensify pressure on Russia to end more than four years of war against Ukraine, with US President Donald Trump saying Moscow should "make a deal" and indicating Washington could re-impose waived sanctions.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined the summit at the French resort of Evian, with both increased sanctions and the possibility of a face-to-face meeting between the Ukrainian leader and Russian President Vladimir Putin in discussion.
(2026-06-16). Greg Brockman: Meet the ChatGPT billionaire funding Trump, Pushing A.I. and designing hi-tech weapons. mronline.org 
OpenAI is increasingly becoming a military contractor, as 21st century battlefields become progressively automated.
(2026-06-16). Donald Trump Has Nothing To Show for His War With Iran. portside.org Donald Trump Has Nothing To Show for His War With Iran |
(2026-06-16). Trump and GOP face new scrutiny over Social Security retirement age threat. nationofchange.org Democratic senators are pressing the president to say whether he would veto benefit cuts, as the program's 2032 funding deadline becomes a flashpoint in the fight over retirement security.