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2026-05-12: Iran Roundup

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presstv.co.uk (2026-05-12). Iran sues US at Hague tribunal, demands war reparations for June 2025 aggressionIran has filed a complaint against the United States at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), demanding compensation for damage inflicted on the country during the June 2025 war of aggression.

Staff (2026-05-12). Headlines for May 12, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Warns Iran Ceasefire Is "On Life Support", Saudi Aramco Warns Of "Catastrophic Consequences" Unless Strait of Hormuz Reopens, Israeli Military Issues New Evacuation Orders for Residents of Southern Lebanon, Israeli Forces Continue Deadly Violations of U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire, Palestinian Family Says Israeli Settlers Forced Them to Exhume West Bank Gravesite , EU to Impose Sanctions on Israeli Settlers in the Occupied West Bank, Protests Erupt at Real Estate Expo Advertising Properties for Sale in the Occupied West Bank, SCOTUS Allows Alabama to Adopt Congressional Map Eliminating a B…

Alice Li (2026-05-12). From 'Taco' to 'Nacho': the new buzzword on Wall Street as Trump preps for China trip. scmp.com With a fragile US-Iran ceasefire barely holding, the Strait of Hormuz still blockaded, and all eyes on the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting, investors are embracing a new market narrative: "Nacho". | The acronym — short for "Not a chance Hormuz opens" — reflects a growing bet on prolonged gridlock and high oil prices.

newarab (2026-05-12). Iran expands operational definition of Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com Iran's Revolutionary Guards have Brigadier General Mohammad Akbarzadeh, deputy political director of the naval forces of the

Skwawkbox (2026-05-12). Watch: Netanyahu begs, tries to con China into ending support for Iran. thecanary.co Wanted Israeli war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu has been given yet another soft-soap interview by Zionist-run CBS. In it, Netanyahu railed about the US public's supposed hate for Israel but then turned, 'panicked', to first beg and then try to con China into ending its support for Iran. China has supplied Iran with high-grade satellite intel […] | By

newarab (2026-05-12). Huckabee: Israel sent Iron Dome, personnel to UAE amid Iran war. newarab.com The comments by

Prof. Zamir Ahmed Awan (2026-05-12). How an Iran Conflict Could Fracture the Arab World and Test Pakistan's Loyalties. thinktank.pk A full-scale confrontation between Israel (backed by the United States) and Iran would be a watershed event for the Middle East and its neighbors. Even limited strikes and tit-for-tat escalations already have cross-border consequences; a broader military campaign would magnify those effects across security, economics, politics, and social cohesion. The Arab states—Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, …

newarab (2026-05-12). Qatar says Iran should not use Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf. newarab.com Iran should not use the Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani was speaking during a press conference in Doha with Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan – close allies who have emerged as key intermediaries in the Iran-US talks alongside mediator Pakistan. | "Iran should not use this strait as a weapon to pressure or to blackmail t…

infobrics (2026-05-12). War with Iran makes South Caucasian "Trump route" project unfeasible. infobrics.org By waging war against Iran Trump not only destroyed the security architecture of the Middle East but also undermined peace processes that were already under way in other regions. Tehran will never agree to US presence in the South Caucasus.

newarab (2026-05-12). Iran urged against 'weaponising' Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire. newarab.com Iran's parliament could look into enriching uranium to 90%, weapons-grade, if the

Howard Altman (2026-05-11). Possibility Of Operation To Retrieve Iran's Enriched Uranium Appears To Rise As Negotiations Sputter (Updated). twz.com Both Trump and Netanyahu made comments in the last 24 hours that point to a possible high-risk operation to snatch Iran's nuclear material.

ecns.cn (2026-05-11). Israeli strikes on S. Lebanon kill 4, wound 19. ecns.cn BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, May 10 ⚪ Four people were killed and 19 others wounded on Sunday in Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah announced attacks targeting Israeli troops and military equipment along the border.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.

WSWS (2026-05-11). Trump calls Iranian response to negotiations "unacceptable," as Israel continues Lebanon bloodbath. wsws.org US President Donald Trump declared Iran's reply to his negotiation terms "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE" on Sunday, threatening renewed military escalation four days before his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.

W. T. Whitney, Jr. (2026-05-11). Trump's Iran war: Economic rescue mission for U.S. capitalism? peoplesworld.org The question of why the U.S. government began a war with Iran is unsettled. The ostensible reasons, whether stopping Iran from developing nuclear weapons or protecting Iranians' human rights, are not believable. Iran mostly likely not was developing nuclear weapons. There had been Iran's closely-monitored agreement in force from 2016 to 2020 not to do …

ecns.cn (2026-05-11). Trump says U.S. monitoring buried Iranian enriched uranium. ecns.cn Demonstrators holding placards take part in a May Day rally in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on May 1, 2026..Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran needs to"make it clear"that they do not seek a nuclear weapon, which Washington sees as key to a peace deal.

newarab (2026-05-11). Iran war 'not over,' uranium must be removed: Netanyahu. newarab.com "It's not over, because there's still nuclear material ⚪ enriched uranium ⚪ that has to be taken out of Iran. There's still enrichment sites that have to be dismantled," Netanyahu said in an interview that aired Sunday on the C…

al-monitor (2026-05-11). Trump says Iran ceasefire on after rejecting response. al-monitor.com By Nandita BoseWASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Monday that the ceasefire with Iran was "on life support," after dismissing Tehran's response to a U.S. peace proposal as "stupid."Trump's swift rejection of Iran's response on Sunday has fueled concerns that the 10-week-old conflict will drag on and continue to paralyze shipping through the Strait of Hormuz."I would call it the weakest right now, after reading that piece of garbage they sent us, I didn't even finish reading it," Trump said of the ceasefire. "It's on life support."

geo.tv (2026-05-11). After rejecting Tehran response, Trump warns US-Iran ceasefire on 'massive life support'. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks during a maternal health event in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 11, 2026. — ReutersTrump dismisses Tehran's proposal as 'stupid'.Says he didn't even finish reading Iran's response.Iran willing to give US 'the…

Ali Abunimah (2026-05-11). How strength bolsters resistance. electronicintifada.net Muhammad Shehada tells EI how a stormy meeting in Cairo exposed the real agenda behind the latest Gaza "peace" proposals.

ptcnews.tv (2026-05-11). 'Totally unacceptable': Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal amid deepening energy crisis. ptcnews.tv US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal to end months-long conflict describing it as 'totally unacceptable' without disclosing further details despite key Republican leader urged him to consider military option. | Trump received the Iranian proposal on Sunday amid hopes that it could lead to a breakthrough to end the war with Iran that began on February 28, blocking the key sea route for global oil supplies, leading to fuel shortages in several countries. | "I have just read the response from Iran's so-called 'Representatives.' I don't like it – TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" he wrote on his Truth Social…

Dave DeCamp (2026-05-11). Iranian Foreign Ministry Says US Pushing 'Unreasonable Demands' Shaped by Israel. news.antiwar.com Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Monday that the US was making "unreasonable demands" that are being shaped by Israel, comments that come after President Trump rejected Tehran's latest proposal to end the war. "We did not demand any concessions. Our demand is legitimate: demanding an end to the war, lifting the blockade and piracy, and …

tehrantimes (2026-05-11). Ghalenoei: football in Asia has become competitive. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran's national football team head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, has lauded the significant advancements in Asian football following the draw for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, which placed Iran in Group C alongside Syria, Kyrgyzstan, and China.

newarab (2026-05-11). US imposes new sanctions over Iran oil sales to China. newarab.com The United States on Monday issued In a statement, the US Treasury alleged that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) "relies on front companies in permissive economic jurisdictions to obfuscate its role in oil sales and funn…

al-monitor (2026-05-11). US issues new sanctions over oil shipments to China. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) – The U.S. government on Monday announced sanctions against three people and nine companies, including four based in Hong Kong and four in the United Arab Emirates, for aiding Iran's shipment of oil to China. The ninth company is based in Oman.The Treasury move follows sanctions announced on Friday on individuals and companies aiding Iranian purchases of weapons and components used to make drones and ballistic missiles.

tehrantimes (2026-05-11). 'There is absolutely no division at all'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Yousef Pezeshkian, son of Iran's president, has dismissed reports of divisions between his father and military commanders, amid stalled efforts to bring the US-Israeli war that began on February 28 to a lasting end.

UMMID (2026-05-11). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2026-05-11). Strategic Imperative Drives U.S. Support For Israel. covertactionmagazine.com The conservative media landscape has recently been embroiled in an explosive debate about Israel. One one side, there is former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who has broken with Donald Trump and the MAGA universe over the Iran War, stating that Trump betrayed his anti-war election pledge because of his fealty to Israel and that …

UMMID (2026-05-11). UAE is using oil to reshape its position inside the Gulf hierarchy. ummid.com With its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, the UAE is challenging the authority of Riyadh, strengthening its own strategic autonomy, and moving closer to a regional make-up where the US and Israel remain central actors in the pressure campaign against Iran.

geo.tv (2026-05-11). Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks. geo.tv

Jake Johnson (2026-05-11). Following pattern set by Venezuela and Iran assaults, US surveillance flights off Cuba surge. therealnews.com

al-monitor (2026-05-11). US issues alert to banks on IRGC efforts to evade sanctions. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) – The United States on Monday issued an alert to financial institutions warning of efforts by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' to evade U.S. sanctions, as concerns mount of a resumption of hostilities in the conflict with Iran.The U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) said it issued the alert to assist financial institutions in identifying those funding and facilitating procurement networks supporting the IRGC.

Democracy Now! (2026-05-11). Democracy Now! 2026-05-11 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 11, 2026; Far-Right Anti-Immigrant Party Surges in U.K. Elections; Calls Grow for Labour PM Starmer to Resign; Meet Guido Reichstadter, the Marine Veteran Who Scaled D.C. Bridge to Protest Iran War & AI; Canceled over Palestine: Biotech CEO Rami Elghandour on Rutgers Disinviting Him as Graduation Speaker | Headlines for May 11, 2026; Far-Right Anti-Immigrant Party Surges in U.K. Elections; Calls Grow for Labour PM Starmer to Resign; Meet Guido Reichstadter, the Marine Veteran Who Scaled D.C. Bridge to Protest Iran War & AI; Canceled over Palestine: Biotech CEO Rami Elghandour on Rutgers Disinvitin…

newarab (2026-05-11). UK sanctions 12 Iran-linked people, entities. newarab.com Updating its official sanctions list, the Foreign Office in London imposed the UK travel bans and asset freezes on nine people, two shadow banking exchange houses and the allegedly criminal Zindashti network. | The UK government had already…

tehrantimes (2026-05-11). No evidence of Hantavirus in Iran: health ministry. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The deputy health minister has said no case of Hantavirus has been reported in Iran so far, and the risk of its epidemic is very low.

tehrantimes (2026-05-11). Iran start Asian Women's U16 Handball Championship on high. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran defeated Hong Kong 33-29 in the 1st AHF Asian Women's U16 Handball Championship on Sunday.

Joe Jurado (2026-05-11). An Ode To One Of The Best Moms To Ever Do It. newsone.com Source: Joe Jurado / Joe Jurado | Editor's Note: This tribute to Joe's mama was supposed to run on Sunday, but did not publish due to a technical issue. We are running it today because Joe's mama deserves. | It's been a week, y'all. The Iran war has no end in sight, prices keep going up, and the Supreme Court

tehrantimes (2026-05-11). Iran calls for Iraq to help address environmental challenges. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has called for Iraqi President, Nizar Amedi, to benefit from his previous experience and expertise to help tackle the environmental challenges of the two neighboring countries.

David Swanson (2026-05-11). Could Trump's Iran Fiasco Be the United States' Suez Crisis? worldbeyondwar.org The Suez Crisis was the pivotal moment when the British government finally learned that it could no longer use military force to impose its will on less powerful countries. Like Americans today on Iran, the British public was way ahead of its government. #WorldBEYONDWar…

A a (2026-05-11). La risposta cinese alla crisi mediorientale disinnesca l'aggressività degli Stati Uniti. strategic-culture.su Dal punto di vista diplomatico, la posizione della Cina durante l'attuale crisi mediorientale è rimasta coerente con la sua postura geopolitica tradizionale: diplomazia invece del conflitto, sostegno alla sovranità , all'integrità territoriale e alla dignità dell'Iran nel rispetto del diritto internazionale, appoggio alla mediazione del Pakistan | Segue nostro Dal punto di vista diplomatico, la posizione della Cina durante l'attuale cris…

aljazeera.com (2026-05-12). Four children killed, injured every day in Lebanon since 'ceasefire'Save the Children says four children have been killed or injured every day on average across Lebanon since a "ceasefire" between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect last month.

ecns.cn (2026-05-11). Trump weighs restarting military operation to guide ships out of Hormuz Strait. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said Monday he is considering restarting and expanding Project Freedom, a U.S.military operation to guide commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

geo.tv (2026-05-11). Tens of millions risk hunger as Hormuz standoff blocks fertiliser, says UN official. geo.tv Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 8, 2026. — ReutersTens of millions of people could face hunger and starvation if fertilisers are not soon allowed through the Strait of Hormuz, the head of a UN task force aimed at averting a looming humanitarian crisis told AFP…

newarab (2026-05-12). The two 'Spartas': How the UAE doubled down on ties with Israel. newarab.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel appear to have The UAE sustained the With Tehran continuing its bellicose rhetoric a…

tehrantimes (2026-05-11). National document on rehabilitation being developed. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Welfare Organization, in cooperation with the Health Ministry, is preparing a comprehensive national document on rehabilitation to integrate and develop rehabilitation and specialized services, as well as designing a proper referral system, Javad Hosseini, the head of the Welfare Organization, has said.

tehrantimes (2026-05-11). Ballast water from damaged tanker responsible for oil spill in Kharg: DOE. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Department of Environment (DOE) has confirmed that the oil slick observed near the Persian Gulf island of Kharg was due to the discharge of contaminated ballast water from a damaged tanker.

tehrantimes (2026-05-11). From Dubai dream to an economic nightmare; promises that turned to smoke. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Imagine spending years saving money and time to build a tall tower by the sea; the tower becomes so famous that every investor in the world wants to buy a unit in it. But suddenly, a war breaks out in the neighborhood, and investors flee; your stock value plummets, and you suddenly realize that the one who promised to protect you has left you alone.

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