(2026-05-05). Trump's deployment of warships to Strait of Hormuz escalates Iran war. wsws.org The increasingly desperate actions of American imperialism express the strategic debacle it confronts after 35 years of uninterrupted wars of aggression.
(2026-05-05). Iran strikes again in Hormuz? After UAE's vessel is attacked, mystery blast hits South Korean ship. hindustantimes.com Tensions spike in the Strait of Hormuz after a mystery explosion set a South Korean-linked cargo vessel ablaze, prompting an investigation into possible sabotage. South Korea has confirmed the fire and launched a probe, even as suspicions swirl around Iran amid escalating maritime confrontations. The incident comes on the heels of alleged drone attacks on Gulf vessels and conflicting claims over missile threats to U.S. warships, as Donald Trump's Hormuz mission faces mounting resistance.
(2026-05-05). Trump withdraws 5,000 US troops from Germany as Berlin steps up rearmament. wsws.org The announcement by President Donald Trump to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany and halt the planned deployment of US intermediate-range weapons in Germany marks a further escalation of the crisis in transatlantic relations.
(2026-05-05). New sanctions, threats and military exercises set stage for US assault on Cuba. wsws.org Amid escalating sanctions, military exercises, and threats by Donald Trump to take the island "immediately," Washington is laying the groundwork for a regime-change war against Cuba.
(2026-05-05). downplay the risk: Iran and Trump are one step away from all-out regional war. haaretz.com Despite his threats to destroy Iran's national infrastructure, Trump does not appear eager to return to a full scale war. Having said that, nothing has fundamentally changed for the U.S. President, who makes the ultimate decisions…
(2026-05-05). Trump likens his Iran War to Vietnam Iraq. Feel Better? juancole.com ( As Trump's War shambles on with no end in sight, President Trump asks us to put his "little excursion" "in perspective." Compared to Vietnam and Iraq, Trump says, the Iran conflict has lasted "not very long at all." | Does anyone find comfort in comparing the Iran disaster with two of America's…
(2026-05-05). War Powers Act Exists to Prevent Trump's Iran Quagmire. juancole.com By | (
(2026-05-05). Why Europe Is Rethinking Its Security Future. thinktank.pk The latest gathering of European leaders has exposed a growing reality that many in the continent are no longer willing to ignore: Europe's long-standing reliance on the United States for security is increasingly uncertain. While no leader openly framed the issue as a direct confrontation, the shadow of Donald Trump loomed large over discussions, signaling …
(2026-05-05). Day 1 disaster for Trump's 'project freedom': Iran fires missiles at US warship in Hormuz showdown. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-04). Will Rubio's meeting with the Pope mark another diplomatic flop for Trump? thecanary.co 
Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, will meet Pope Leo at the Vatican's apostolic palace on 7 May. The meeting address the tense and fractured relationship between the Pope and the hawkish US administration. Pope Leo vs Trump administration This intention to mend bridges follows a very public fallout, after Trump provoked an illegal […] | By
(2026-05-04). Iran weighs US reply delivered via Pakistan; Trump signals opposition to deal terms. geo.tv 
Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed Iran's and US flags in this illustration taken January 26, 2022.— ReutersIran wants end to US blockade, nuclear talks postponed.President Trump has made Iran nuclear deal a priority.US and Israel have suspended bombing for four…
(2026-05-04). IRAN STRIKE UAE U.S SHIPS: MAJOR ESCALATION. thealtworld.com Pepe Escobar, Lt Col Anthony Aguilar and Mohamad Klait speak about Iran bombing UAE including Fujairah and Iran firing at U.S Naval Ships in Iran. | Iran expands blockade of Strait of Hormuz to include UAE including Fujairah. Iran has also truck vessels from South Korea and UAE since start of project Freedom. U.S claims they have escorted 2 vessels through Strait of Hormuz. | Trump's decision to send the U.S Navy to escort ships from within the Strait of Hormuz will result in U.S Navy ships being hit & downed and the loss of American lives.Also, Israel is still bombing Lebanon. Israel is bombing from the air, and…
(2026-05-04). Irán impidió a buques de la armada estadounidense entrar al Estrecho de Ormuz. cubadebate.cu Las Fuerzas Armadas iraníes afirmaron este lunes que habían impedido que los buques de la Armada de Estados Unidos accedieran al estrecho de Ormuz, después de que el presidente Donald Trump dijera que las fuerzas navales estadounidenses comenzarían a escoltar a los buques varados a través de la vía acuática crítica.
(2026-05-04). US denies Iran hit warship trying to sneak through Strait of Hormuz. thecanary.co 
The Trump regime and the US military have denied that two Iranian missiles hit one of its warships as it tried to slip through the Iranian-controlled Strait of Hormuz. Tehran had warned Washington of retaliation if the US attacked again or attempted to pass through the Strait before a genuine peace deal is agreed. US […] | By
(2026-05-04). Oil prices flat as Trump's plan for Strait of Hormuz fails to calm market. aljazeera.com Brent crude is largely unmoved by Trump's announcement of the operation, dubbed 'Project Freedom'.
(2026-05-04). Bessent urges China to step up diplomacy on Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday urged China to step up its diplomatic efforts to persuade Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, adding that the subject will be discussed when President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week."China, let's see them step up with some diplomacy and get the Iranians to open the strait," Bessent said during a live Fox News Channel interview.
(2026-05-04). Navy to 'guide' vessels through the Hormuz Strait. Well, sort of. responsiblestatecraft.org Update 5/4, 10 a.m.: The U.S. military says two commercial vessels have safely transited the Strait of Hormuz as American warships assist "efforts to restore transit for commercial shipping" through the vital waterway, under the
(2026-05-04). Trita Parsi on Iran War: Trump Still "Looking for a Silver Bullet" Instead of Negotiating Seriously. democracynow.org 
We discuss the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz with the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft's Trita Parsi. U.S. officials are denying Iranian reports that a U.S. vessel was struck by Iranian missiles amid the two countries' dual blockade of the strait. The warring nations still say they are observing a fragile temporary ceasefire as negotiations continue for a possible longer-term deal. However, says Parsi, "both sides are making maximalist demands," so a diplomatic solution is unlikely. "As long as Trump continues to listen to those forces, the very same forces that a…
(2026-05-04). Trump says US to begin escorting ships in Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to escort stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Trump Attacks Media, Calls Reporting on Iran War "Seditious" truthout.org President Donald Trump blasted journalists for their coverage of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran last week, labeling their reporting as "seditious." Trump denounced CNN and The New York Times in comments to reporters at the White House last Thursday. His complaints came shortly after The Times editorial board published an opinion piece condemning the president for exposing vulnerabilities within… |
(2026-05-04). Iran offers 14-point Peace Plan, Trump declares the US "Pirates" juancole.com Al Jazeera managed to get hold of the 14-point peace plan put forward by Iran in indirect negotiations with the U.S. via Pakistan. It shows an Iranian government seeking a comprehensive peace treaty with the United States that would forestall further wars. Unfortunately, Iran is not dealing with a rational actor in Donald Trump, who completely lacks the discipline necessary for diplomacy, much less a comprehensive set of commitments. | The plan also shows that Iran is aware that
(2026-05-04). IRGC's scary revelation as Trump mulls new strikes: Iran declares war 'winner' before round 2. hindustantimes.com An IRGC spokesman boasts that Iran will be the "final victor" in an "unequal battle" with the United States, mocking Trump's weapon shortages after the 40‚Äëday war. As Tehran reviews Washington's reply to its 14‚Äëpoint peace plan, Trump calls the proposal unacceptable and hints he may restart strikes.
(2026-05-04). More Than 50 Election-Denying Candidates Running for Positions to Oversee Voting. truthout.org As President Donald Trump continues to push Republicans to aggressively gerrymander ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, a new analysis has found more than 50 candidates running for key offices who have in the past engaged in efforts to nullify election results. As reported by NPR on Monday, election watchdog States United Action has released a report showing that election-denying candidates… |
(2026-05-04). Tomgram: Engelhardt, World War III? warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. A World in Trumple Deep (And We Are All His Apprentices Now) By Tom Engelhardt Unlike every other TomDispatch piece, this one won't be broken up with section titles for a simple reason. It's all about Donald J. Trump …
(2026-05-04). Trump's trap, Trump's sanity. strategic-culture.su By Patrick LAWRENCE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The U.S. president has lost the war he started with Iran — or at the ve…
(2026-05-04). Trump brags about a losing hand then announces 'Project Freedom'. thecanary.co 
In his second term as US president, Donald Trump has become known for his late night posting sprees. Said sprees see him sharing memes he finds on Truth Social between long-winded messages he rarely follows through on. Sunday 3 May proved to be a particularly eventful night for the president, with the following meme attracting […] | By
(2026-05-04). Where Are The Carriers As Of May 3, 2026: Ford Finally Heads Home. twz.com 
Two carrier strike groups remain in the Middle East as President Trump announces Project Freedom to get trapped ships out of the Persian Gulf.
(2026-05-04). From Allies to Tension: Is Trump Testing Europe's Limits? thinktank.pk The intensifying political clash between Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reignited a serious geopolitical debate: can the United States push Germany into joining a potential war with Iran? What initially appears as a question of political pressure is, in reality, rooted in deeper structural tensions shaping the transatlantic alliance. The recent decision …
(2026-05-04). "May Day Strong" in Chicago: Labor bureaucracy, Democrats seek to smother growing resistance to war and Trump dictatorship. wsws.org With thousands of workers and young people marching to oppose Trump, the AFL-CIO and Democratic Party is trying to prevent this movement from evolving into a politically conscious challenge to oligarchic rule and the capitalist system that both parties defend.
(2026-05-04). How Trump's diplomacy is shaping the war in the eastern Congo. responsiblestatecraft.org The recent
(2026-05-04). Pulitzers honour damning coverage of Trump and his policies. scmp.com Coverage of the Trump administration dominated the Pulitzer Prizes announced on Monday as the prize committee unleashed a searing attack on US President Donald Trump's attempts to limit freedom of reporting. | "We stand for civil discourse and against censorship," said Pulitzer Administrator Marjorie Miller ahead of the announcements, which honoured coverage of Trump's immigration crackdown and his enrichment of his allies.
(2026-05-04). Former NYC Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in 'critical condition'. aljazeera.com Spokesman says Giuliani in 'critical but stable' condition as President Trump hails 'true warrior'.
(2026-05-04). Farage is pulling Reform into the politics of male grievance. thecanary.co 
Andrew Tate, Jordan Peterson and Donald Trump are not random names in Farage's orbit. They point to a politics that treats women's equality as part of what has gone wrong. Trading in misogyny and resentment Farage has spent the past two years placing himself alongside men and movements that trade on resentment towards women and […] | By
(2026-05-04). Trump Makes Rudy Giuliani's Hospitalization All About Himself And His 2020 Election Fraud Lie. newsone.com 
Source: Sonia Moskowitz / Getty | President Donald Trump is such a horrible human being that he can't even take a break from being a horrible human being while expressing his thoughts and prayers for his friend, a fellow horrible human being, who has been hospitalized and is in critical condition. | According to
(2026-05-04). Trump considers withdrawing more troops from Europe. infobrics.org Mutual distrust is growing between Europeans and Americans.
(2026-05-04). Brazil's Lula to travel to US to meet with Trump later this week. aljazeera.com Media reports say the Brazilian president will meet with his US counterpart in the White House in the coming days.
(2026-05-04). Trump says South Korea should join mission to protect ships near Iran. al-monitor.com May 4 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Monday that South Korea should join U.S. efforts to protect ship movements near Iran, and added that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would hold a news conference on Tuesday with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine. (Reporting by Costas Pitas)…
(2026-05-04). Demands for workers' rights, voting, and immigrant rights highlight May Day. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Depending on which city, suburb, or small town you marched in, demands for workers' rights, for closing the income gap between the rich and the rest of us, and against the repressive Donald Trump administration highlighted the 5,000 May Day marches on May 1, International Workers Day. In D.C.'s marches, Trump's attacks on the standard …
(2026-05-04). The billionaire sugar brothers backing Trump's effort to 'take Cuba'. peoplesworld.org 
Trump is a billionaire president, with billionaire friends, who represents the billionaire class in the United States. Evidence of this abounds, and when it comes to Cuba, there is no clearer example than his relationship with the Fanjul family. Described by Forbes as one of Trump's "top political donors and friend of more than 40 …
(2026-05-04). Hormuz to turn into graveyard of US Navy? Iran threatens Trump, forces him to release hijacked ship. hindustantimes.com Amid a pause in the Iran war, the U.S. Navy seized the Iranian ship M/V Touska, fired on its engine room and held its crew for more than two weeks before transferring them to Pakistan for repatriation. Tehran raged over "piracy," and a top aide to Mojtaba Khamenei warned of a "graveyard" for U.S. carriers.