(2026-06-28). Iran and US Escalate Attacks as Both Sides Threaten Further Military Action. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran launched missile and drone attacks on U. S. military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain after President Donald Trump threatened severe consequences for Iran if they did not adhere to an interim peace agreement intended to end ongoing fighting. Following this, Israel attacked Iran-aligned Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, a day after a ceasefire deal was …
(2026-06-28). Iran, US continue escalating attacks, recriminations over peace deal. tribune.com.pk 
Iran and the US continued their attacks in the Gulf as each accused the other of violating an increasingly precarious interim deal signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war. | Shortly after President Donald Trump warned the US might "militarily complete the job", Iran early on Sunday launched missiles and drones on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, continuing a series of escalating attacks. | Beyond the Gulf, Israel said it had struck Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon as fighting continued in an area Tehran says is key to its peace deal w…
(2026-06-28). Trump's Arab ally's plan killed America's chances with Iran? 1 move that may have destroyed US deal. hindustantimes.com Fresh tensions are unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz after reports suggested Iran viewed alternative shipping routes promoted by Oman as a challenge to its maritime authority. The developments come as Tehran accuses Washington of violating their recent memorandum of understanding, raising fears of renewed instability in one of the world's most critical energy corridors.
(2026-06-28). 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.
(2026-06-28). Trump: Iran will not possess a nuclear weapon, and I have agreed to that 100%. ecns.cn
(2026-06-28). 'India-EU partnership viewed around the world as anchor of stability': Ambassador Delphin to HT. hindustantimes.com As the world is rocked by the Ukraine and Iran conflicts, European Union Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, speaks with Hindustan Times foreign affairs editor Rezaul Laskar to explain how the India-EU partnership acts as a stabilising force globally. Delphin also discusses the importance of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement which has been dubbed the 'mother of all deals', but says that there is still a "lot of unfinished business" when it comes to economic synergy between Delhi and Brussels. The diplomat also talks about how India can help with bringing about an end to the wars raging in Europe and Middle East.
(2026-06-28). Autocracy and the Iran War: The Best Wars Available. juancole.com Quincy, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Conventional analysis of the 2026 warfare in the Middle East revolves, understandably, around standard themes: war and peace, victory or defeat, cost versus benefit, justification and crime. For the three "new model" autocrats involved, Mr. Trump, Mr. Netanyahu, and Mr. Putin, the matter is different. Operating under Carl Schmitt's doctrine that all politics is reducible to the "friend-enemy distinction," deadly group conflict is constant and necessary to political existence. There is no such thing as peace, though the actual body count may reach zero for…
(2026-06-28). The Rise of Algorithmic Decision-Making in Warfare. moderndiplomacy.eu Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in the military for planning and operations as a decision support tool at multiple stages. The US's use of Anthropic's Claude model against Iran marks a significant moment in the history of warfare. Integrated via Palantir's Maven Smart System, AI-supported intelligence analysis, target identification, and operational simulations enabled planners …
(2026-06-28). High Gasoline Prices boost Interest in EV-sharing Project. juancole.com by Barbara Grady, Yale Climate Connections | Sales of new electric vehicles cooled in the U.S. after the president and Republican-led Congress last year squashed tax credits that reduced their cost. But with gasoline prices soaring since the war against Iran began, more drivers are eyeing electric vehicles again — if only wistfully. Buying a new car is a big expense. | Enter California's Míocar ride-share program. | "With the cost of gas, insurance, registration, we don't want to own a car," said Michael Defriese, a Stockton, California, resident who lives on social security disability payments. | But he lo…
(2026-06-28). The New Middle East: Geopolitical scenarios following the U.S.-Iran Memorandum. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-28). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Le bugie hanno le ali, e qualche volta decollano da una base militare italiana. strategic-culture.su La domanda che resta sospesa è semplice e non necessita di acrobazie terminologiche. L'Italia ha autorizzato voli funzionali all'operazione militare americana contro l'Iran? Se la risposta è sà¨, allora il Paese è stato coinvolto, seppure indirettamente, nell'operazione. Se la risposta è no, allora qualcuno dovrà spiegare perché il segretario generale della NATO abbia raccontato una versione tanto diversa.
(2026-06-27). US carries out fresh strikes against Iran after tanker struck in Hormuz, escalating hostilities. al-monitor.com By Jana Choukeir and Jasper WardDUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said it struck Iran again, hours after a tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz, in the worst escalation since the two sides signed an interim peace deal two weeks ago.Each of the warring sides has accused the other of violating the agreement reached two weeks ago to end the four-month-old conflict.
(2026-06-28). Supply Chain Resilience: It's not about going it alone. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), the conversation around supply chains feels more urgent. With the Middle East conflicts and the Strait of Hormuz disruptions, the ripple effects are still unfolding — and they're going to shape global trade for years to come.
(2026-06-28). From the IAEA to the G7: The Contested Meaning of Global AI Governance. moderndiplomacy.eu In May 2026, just hours before President Donald Trump met President Xi Jinping, OpenAI's Vice President of Global Affairs Chris Lehane floated the idea of a US-led global governance body for artificial intelligence that would include China as a member. The model, according to media reports, was compared to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), …