(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). Hegseth Says Ceasefire "Not Over" as Trump Threatens to Obliterate Iranian Boats. truthout.org On Tuesday morning, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth insisted that the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect — despite ongoing naval warfare, with U.S. forces reportedly destroying six Iranian boats on Monday and President Donald Trump threatening that other vessels that cross the U.S. blockade will be obliterated. Describing the U.S.'s blockade on Iranian vessels near the Strait of Hormuz… |
(2026-05-05). America's hate-hate affair with Iran: A collision course for the ages. responsiblestatecraft.org Two months after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, a tense standoff prevails. There is no active warfare, but no signs of a diplomatic breakthrough either. The war is a culmination of a 47-year trajectory which set the U.S. and Iran on this collision course. Mutual hostility was the norm since 1979, and even rare openings, such as the cooperation in a post-Taliban Afghanistan in 2002, or a landmark nuclear pact in 2015, failed to change that path to a more functional relationship.Serious questions remain: what are the principal drivers of this poisoned state of affairs that ultimately led us t…
(2026-05-05). Thanks to Trump and Netanyahu, everyone now wants to go nuclear. scmp.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and successive US presidents have spent the better part of the past three decades warning that a nuclear-armed Iran would threaten the whole world. Now, thanks to the illegal US-Israeli war, Iran may have to go nuclear by claiming self-defence. | After all, what is good for the goose is good for the gander. Israel would justify its clandestine nuclear weapon programme, which dates back to the 1950s, by claiming Arab states wanted to exterminate it. Well,…
(2026-05-05). The Iran nuclear lie and the warning signs Australia must not ignore. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-05). US intel indicates limited new damage to Iran nuclear programme. newarab.com 
US intelligence assessments indicate that the time The assessments of Tehran's nuclear programme remain broadly unchanged even after two months of
(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). U.S.-Iran War About to Explode Again? w/ Navid Zarrinnal in Tehran. thealtworld.com The Trump administration has announced a new military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran is warning that any unauthorized U.S. presence will be treated as hostile. | At the same time, Washington is rejecting key parts of Iran's proposal to end the war, including sanctions relief and limits on the blockade. | So what is this "ceasefire," really? | Is Iran actually weakened, as Trump claims — or has the war strengthened internal support for resistance? | And is the next round already underway? | In this episode of Dispatches, Rania Khalek is joined from Tehran by Iranian-American academic Navid Zar…
(2026-05-05). Trump's War on Iran & Strait of Hormuz Crisis Reveal "Limits of American Imperial Power" democracynow.org 
We speak with Middle East history professor Toby Jones about the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, where overlapping blockades by Iran and the United States have disrupted shipping and the wider global economy since the start of the war in late February. Jones says this latest conflict is part of a decadeslong project by the United States to exert imperial control over the oil-rich region, but that it's now in danger of a strategic loss signaling a deeper imperial decline. | "Through an unprovoked assault on Iran, Trump has accelerated, or at least clarified, the real limits of American imperial…
(2026-05-05). On Iran, Trump Has Backed Himself — and Much of the World — Into a Corner. truthout.org U.S. efforts to force an end to the stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz by attempting to escort a few U.S.-flagged ships through the Iranian closure will not only fail to relieve the worsening global fuel crisis and disruption of supply chains, it risks a resumption of full-scale war. The Trump administration has rejected Iran's suggestion for negotiating an end to the blockade followed by a… |
(2026-05-05). How did Iran's rockets counter the new lies and threats of Trump's "Freedom Project" ? thealtworld.com Why shouldn't we see the Strait of Hormuz as a grave for his hubris and the pride of his magnificent country? And will he look to China for help? | The Iranian army's use of two missiles to target an American military ship attempting to breach the Strait of Hormuz, forcing it to turn back, is the first sign of Iran's military response to President Donald Trump's "Freedom Project" launched yesterday under the guise of allowing more than 900 ships and oil tankers stranded in Gulf waters to pass through. | Ibrahim Azizi, the head of the Iranian parliament's National Security Committee, issued a strong warning to Pre…
(2026-05-05). Hormuz tensions threaten US-Iran truce as UAE reports attacks. newarab.com 
The ceasefire between Iran and the US is under threat, after a spate of attacks in the region and escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have left the truce crumbling. | Late on Monday, Iran, however, did not deny the strikes b…
(2026-05-05). Islamist offensive tacitly backed by Paris shakes Mali. wsws.org Against the backdrop of the war against Iran and Russia, the conflict between the anti-imperialist aspirations of the Malian masses and the bourgeois politics of the Malian junta is emerging ever more clearly.
(2026-05-05). Headlines for May 5, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens Iran Will Be "Blown off the Face of the Earth" If It Targets U.S. Navy Ships, Protester Remains on D.C. Bridge for Fifth Consecutive Day to Oppose Iran War, Iran Hangs Three Men over January Anti-Government Protests, Israeli Military Says It's Ready for Renewed Full-Scale Assault on Gaza, Israeli Forces in Nablus Kill Palestinian Man as His Wife Gives Birth, Pentagon Says It Blew Up Another Boat in Caribbean, as Claimed Death Toll Rises to 188, Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Refineries Trigger Black Sea Oil Spills and Toxic Rain, Federal Appeals Court Blocks Ex-Prisoner Who Won Ele…
(2026-05-05). Spirit workers lose paychecks and benefits as executives seek $10.7 million in "retention" bonuses. wsws.org The collapse of Spirit has priced millions of working class travelers out of air travel overnight—and it is only the first casualty of the fuel crisis triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
(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). Blame the NZ govt for 'selective' human rights morality, not activists. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By John Minto Forough Amin in her opinion piece "The consequences of selective morality" (The Press, 28 April 2026) argues that the Palestine solidarity movement's call for sanctions against Israel is "selective morality". She says we should be calling out all human rights abuses everywhere — which in her case means Iran. We agree…
(2026-05-05). Iranian media: U.S. targeted two civilian boats carrying goods towards Iran, not IRGC speedboats. haaretz.com
(2026-05-05). US, Iran claim dominance in Hormuz amid fresh drone strikes. newarab.com 
(2026-05-05). New Iranian Attacks On UAE As Ceasefire Holds By A Thread (Updated). twz.com 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday said it came under attack from Iranian missiles and drones. The strikes come a day after the "The UAE's air def…
(2026-05-05). Arab states condemn Iran attack on UAE as Hormuz tensions rise. newarab.com 
Tensions are rising sharply in the Gulf after the The UAE's defence ministry said it intercepted 15 missiles and four drones launched from Iran, marking the first such attack on the Emirates since
(2026-05-05). Why Fujairah matters: UAE oil hub beyond Iran's reach in Hormuz. newarab.com 
The attack reportedly hit storage facilities linked to Vitol, a major player in global fuel supply. The strike has raised concerns across shipping markets, with war risk insurance premiums for some vessels rising to as much as 5% of a ship's value, or roughly $7.5 million per voyage. | The incident has highlighted Fujairah's s…
(2026-05-05). Ceasefire Collapse: Are the US and Iran Heading Toward War? thinktank.pk The fragile calm between the United States and Iran is rapidly fading, raising a critical question for global security: has the ceasefire effectively ended, and is the world on the brink of another major war in the Gulf? Recent attacks on oil infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates and rising naval tensions in the Strait …
(2026-05-05). Trump assails Pope Leo again, just before Rubio's Vatican trip. scmp.com US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Pope Leo, potentially complicating a fence-mending visit that Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to make to the Vatican on Thursday. | In an interview with conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt, Trump said the first American-born pontiff was helping Iran and also making the world less safe with his comments about the importance of not treating immigrants with disrespect.
(2026-05-05). 47 Reasons to End War on Iran. warisacrime.org Can You please oppose the war on Iran for one of the following 47 reasons? By oppose I do not mean that you claim you oppose it, as if you were a Democrat in Congress hoping to drive down Trump's approval ratings by keeping the war going while claiming to supposedly oppose it. By oppose …
(2026-05-05). Brazil's unions isolate Sà£o Paulo education strikes. wsws.org The struggles of teachers and students in Sà£o Paulo are part of a growing movement of the international working class against the austerity policies driven by the capitalist crisis and the effects of the war against Iran.
(2026-05-05). War Powers Act Exists to Prevent Trump's Iran Quagmire. juancole.com By | (
(2026-05-05). Is the UAE Losing Its Moral Authority in the Muslim World? thinktank.pk In recent years—particularly during and after the 2026 Iran war—the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has faced growing criticism across the Arab and broader Muslim world. Once portrayed as a stable, business-friendly hub and a model of modern Islamic governance, the UAE's recent political, economic, and security decisions have raised serious concerns about its regional standing. …
(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). Is Trump Losing All His European Allies? fpif.org It's been a year and two months since Vice President JD Vance The Trump-Netanyahu Iranian debacle, the dismal polling for U.S. presiden…
(2026-05-05). Further light shed on criminal US torpedoing of Iranian ship. wsws.org The evasions and hypocritical declarations of "neutrality" by Colombo and New Delhi, along with the silence of the imperialist-aligned media, cannot cover up the fact that these governments were complicit in this US war crime.
(2026-05-05). Why is Pete Hegseth invoking Christianity in the war on Iran? newarab.com 
US War Secretary A recent incident in which he quoted a fake bible verse from the film Pulp Fiction to encourage a holy war in Iran has revived long-held concerns and…
(2026-05-05). Stocks sink amid fears over US-Iran truce following new tensions. newarab.com 
And while oil prices fell, they held most of the huge gains seen on Monday after the two countries traded fire over the key waterway The exchanges came…
(2026-05-05). Day 1 disaster for Trump's 'project freedom': Iran fires missiles at US warship in Hormuz showdown. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-05). ´Les étoiles sont tombées sur terre ª: la guerre en Iran comme affrontement entre idéologies religieuses. thealtworld.com L'attaque des États-Unis et d'Israà´l contre l'Iran a levé un coin du voile sur la dimension métaphysique du conflit — les contours d'un affrontement entre doctrines et idéologies religieuses y sont clairement apparus. | Partie 1: | Les représentants de toutes les traditions abrahamiques — judaàØsme, christianisme et islam — y sont impliqués, et le contrà¥le…
(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). Iran Says It Is Reviewing US Response to 14-Point Plan Delivered via Pakistani Intermediary. orinocotribune.com Iran confirmed on Sunday that the United States has delivered its response to Tehran's proposed 14-point plan through Pakistani mediators, and that the Islamic Republic is currently reviewing the document. | "The Americans have given their answer to Iran's 14-point plan to the Pakistani side, and we are currently reviewing it," Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said in a televised interview. | He clarified that the Iranian proposal is exclusively focused on ending the US-Israeli aggression against Iran and hostilities in the region and contains no provisions related to the country's nuclear program. | "T…
(2026-05-04). Iran Warns Trump Over Plan To Escort Ships Through Hormuz. popularresistance.org The Islamic Republic has rejected US President Donald Trump's plan to deploy naval forces and escort stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz — announced under the name "Project Freedom." | "We have repeatedly stated that the security of the Strait of Hormuz is in the hands of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and that any safe passage, under any circumstances, takes place in coordination with the armed forces," the Iranian army's Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters said in a statement on 4 May.
(2026-05-04). U.S. AH-64 Apache, MH-60 Seahawk Helicopters Sink Six Iranian Boats (Updated). twz.com 
Commercial vessels and American warships are coming under Iranian attack around the Strait of Hormuz as a new U.S. maritime protection plan has kicked off.
(2026-05-04). Iran's Foreign Minister Says No Military Solution To Hormuz, Warns US and UAE Against a 'Quagmire'. news.antiwar.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the flare-ups in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday show there's no "military solution" to the crisis and warned the US and the UAE against being drawn into a "quagmire" in the region. "Events in Hormuz make clear that there's no military solution to a political crisis," …
(2026-05-04). First Ships Transit Strait Of Hormuz Under New U.S. Protection Plan. twz.com 
Project Freedom appears to be aimed, at least for now, at evacuating ships stuck in the Persian Gulf since the war with Iran began.
(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). Iran claims strike on US warship as US attempts to reopen Strait of Hormuz. longwarjournal.org CENTCOM denied Iranian claims that a US warship was struck on the same day the US announced "Project Freedom," an effort to "restore freedom of navigation for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz."
(2026-05-04). US' Bessent urges China to help open Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday pressed China to ramp up diplomatic pressure on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz even as he stressed that the US has "absolute control" over the strategic waterway. | "Let's see [China] step up with some diplomacy and get the Iranians to open the strait," Bessent said in a Fox News interview.
(2026-05-04). Wall Street hesitates, oil prices rise amid uncertainty in Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com The US stock market is holding tentatively near its record heights on Monday, while oil prices climb with uncertainty about when oil tankers can resume crossing the Strait of Hormuz and restore the world's flow of crude. Duelling claims about a possible Iranian strike on a US Navy vessel in the strait heightened the tensions. | The S&P 500 slipped 0.1 per cent, coming off its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 216 points, or 0.4 per cent, as of 9.35am Eastern time, and…
(2026-05-04). Zelenskiy pitches drone deal during Bahrain visit. al-monitor.com KYIV, May 5 (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pitched a drone deal to Bahrain during a visit to the country on Tuesday, advertising Ukraine's battle-tested security expertise. Since the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran erupted on February 28, Ukraine has been offering its drones and know-how to several Middle Eastern countries suffering from Iran's Shahed drone attacks. Kyiv has gained unique experience in shooting down Iranian drones and similar Russian-made models as Russia has launched hundreds of thousands of them since its full-blown invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
(2026-05-04). Sachs on U.S. Power in Freefall: "The Most Dangerous Country in the World" scheerpost.com The global economy is no longer wobbling — it's splintering. In a sweeping, unsparing conversation, economist Jeffrey Sachs describes a world pushed to the edge by Washington's wars with Iran and Russia, its economic confrontation with China, and its attempt to reassert dominance across the Western Hemisphere. The pillars that held the global system together …
(2026-05-04). Sri Lankan SEP/IYSSE meeting against US-Israeli war on Iran. wsws.org SEP speakers explained that the military assault on Iran was part of US imperialism's efforts to dominate oil and gas resources in the Middle East, as part of a far wider unfolding conflict against China and Russia.
(2026-05-04). How the US-Israel war has cemented the IRGC's grip on Iran. newarab.com 
In its US and Israeli strikes aimed to disrupt the But the IRGC has moved quickly…
(2026-05-04). Democracy Now! 2026-05-04 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 04, 2026; Abortion Rights Movement Shifts to "Plan C" as Court Restricts Mifepristone by Mail; Gaza Flotilla Participant Details "Cruelty" of Israeli Abduction at Sea; Two Activists Still Detained; Trita Parsi on Iran War: Trump Still "Looking for a Silver Bullet" Instead of Negotiating Seriously | Headlines for May 04, 2026; Abortion Rights Movement Shifts to "Plan C" as Court Restricts Mifepristone by Mail; Gaza Flotilla Participant Details "Cruelty" of Israeli Abduction at Sea; Two Activists Still Detained; Trita Parsi on Iran War: Tru…
(2026-05-04). UAE reports intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. thecanary.co 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reported that its air defences are shooting down both missile attacks and incoming drones from Iran. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said its air defences are engaging with missile attacks and incoming drones from Iran t.co/iEDsZNtdhL pic.twitter.com/JenWFT9KrZ — Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) May 4, 2026 One Iranian drone […] | By
(2026-05-04). Dubai airport passenger traffic drops 66 percent over Iran war. newarab.com 
Dubai airport's passenger traffic plunged by two-thirds in March following Iran's attacks on the Traveller numbers at
(2026-05-04). Oil jumps, stocks mixed amid Iran, US claims of attack in Strait. newarab.com 
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(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). China Tells Firms: Don't Obey US Iran Sanctions. popularresistance.org China has directly challenged the U.S. sanctions campaign against Iran, ordering all Chinese firms and individuals to ignore U.S. penalties targeting five oil refineries accused of buying Iranian crude. | China's Ministry of Commerce invoked its 2021 Blocking Statute on May 2 — the first time Beijing has ever used the law. The order was issued by China's Ministry of Commerce and reported the next day in People's Daily, the Communist Party's official newspaper. Its language is unambiguous: The U.S. sanctions targeting the five refineries "shall not be recognized, shall not be enforced, shall not be complied…
(2004-05-26). Dubai Airports scaling up operations as UAE airspace restored, CEO says. tribune.com.pk 
Dubai Airports' operations and flights are being ramped up now that United Arab Emirates airspace is fully clear, with capacity increasing in line with available routing, CEO Paul Griffiths said on Monday. | UAE's aviation authority said on Saturday that air traffic had returned to normal after precautionary measures introduced on February 28, at ‚Å the start of the US-Iran war, were lifted. | Despite disruption from the conflict, Dubai International and Al Maktoum International airports h…
(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). Confusion Surrounds Future Of U.S. Long-Range Missiles In Germany Amid Rift With White House. twz.com 
The German Ministry of Defense today appeared to push back on reports that the United States will no longer be sending Europe a The U.S. move was a response to disagreements with Germany over the Iran war as well as ongoing tariff…
(2026-05-04). Iran replaces UAE ports with Pakistan corridor to break U.S. blockade. mronline.org 
The move activates a bilateral agreement signed in 2008 but never previously used, and positions the Gwadar-Karachi corridor as a potential strategic link between South Asia and Eurasia through CPEC and China's Belt and Road Initiative.
(2026-05-04). US Central Command Says It Destroyed Six Iranian Boats; Iran Denies Naval Losses. news.antiwar.com Updated on May 4, 2026, at 7: 43 pm EST US Central Command said on Monday that US military helicopters sank six Iranian boats, an allegation Iranian officials have denied, according to Iranian media, as the ceasefire between the US and Iran appears to have collapsed. The comments from CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper came after …
(2026-05-04). The 2026 International May Day Online Rally and the tasks of the international working class. wsws.org Speakers at the May Day rally analyzed the war against Iran as the culmination of a 35-year capitalist crisis and advanced a revolutionary program for the international working class entering a new period of global struggle.
(2026-05-05). How China-Gulf ties can turn energy vulnerability into sustainability. scmp.com For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been a narrow passage with a big footprint. Whenever it comes under tension, the world is reminded that energy security is less a policy construct than an everyday reality for Asia's economies, factories and prices. For China, Japan, South Korea, India and Southeast Asia, it has always been more than just a Middle Eastern problem. It is an Asian economic issue. | This is why we should not interpret the latest Gulf tensions solely in terms of naval forces,…
(2026-05-05). South Korea rebuffs Trump's 'Project Freedom' call after Hormuz ship fire. scmp.com When a South Korean cargo ship exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz late on Monday, Donald Trump wasted no time declaring what he thought it meant. | "Perhaps it's time for South Korea to come and join the mission!" the US president wrote on his social media platform Truth Social, invoking the incident as fresh justification for Seoul to send naval forces to the embattled waterway. | Seoul's answer, for now, has been a polite but firm no — or at least, not yet.
(2026-05-05). Oil prices surge as violence flares in Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com Brent crude rises nearly 6 percent as soaring tensions in waterway push ceasefire to the brink.
(2026-05-05). Hormuz Deepwater Disaster. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-05-04). Awkward India diplomacy, US-Nato 'crisis', Strait of Hormuz woes: 7 global relations reads. scmp.com We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Quad summit plan turns uneasy as India pushes ahead without top leaders: sources…
(2026-05-04). Navy to 'guide' vessels through the Hormuz Strait. Well, sort of. responsiblestatecraft.org Update 5/4, 9: 30 p.m.: The day ended with the U.S.
(2026-05-04). EU says energy costs tied to Hormuz crisis have surged past $35B. al-monitor.com Global energy price increases tied to the Hormuz disruption are driving higher import costs in Europe, despite limited reliance on gas flowing through the strait.