(2026-05-20). G7 imperialist governments line up behind Trump's threats against Iran as global war escalates. wsws.org Trump's gangster-like threats are the authentic voice of world imperialism, which is determined to impose colonial chains on Iran and the entire region as part of the new redivision of the world among the major powers that is already well underway.
(2026-05-20). Trump says Iran diplomacy space is shrinking. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States could launch fresh military strikes against Iran within days if negotiations fail, even as Washington and Tehran continued indirect efforts to reach a deal aimed at preventing a renewed escalation in the Middle East conflict. | Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump revealed he had been "an hour away" from authorising a new attack before postponing the move following requests from Gulf Arab states seeking more time for diplomacy. | "Well, I mean, I'm saying two or three days, maybe Friday, Saturday, Sunday, something, maybe early next week,…
(2026-05-20). Modi demands India's workers and toilers make "sacrifices" as economic fallout from Iran war expands. wsws.org India's far-right BJP government has raised petrol and diesel prices just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi exhorted Indians to slash energy and fertiliser consumption in response to the ever-widening economic fallout from the illegal US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-05-20). Was Iran hours away from US attack? Trump reveals warships were loaded and ready to strike | Watch. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump has sparked fresh confusion after claiming he personally halted a possible strike on Iran, even as Gulf allies reportedly denied receiving any prior warning about a planned U.S. operation. Trump's latest remarks have fueled speculation over whether Washington was truly preparing military action or using pressure tactics to force Tehran into a deal.
(2026-05-20). US probe into strike on Iran girls' school near conclusion. newarab.com 
A US military investigation into a Reuters first reported that an initial, internal
(2026-05-20). UAW Local 180 suppresses strike by CNH Industrial workers in Racine, Wisconsin. wsws.org A contract locking in 4 percent annualized wage increases was already insufficient the day it was ratified. The war against Iran—a war of aggression waged by US imperialism that is now directly raising the cost of living for workers across the country—makes the inadequacy of this contract all the more stark.
(2026-05-20). Bond Market Is Flashing a Warning Over Iran, Former White House Official Warns. indybay.org Summary: | Bond markets are flashing stress signals as Iran tensions push oil higher and long-term yields surge toward 5%, raising fears that inflation and borrowing costs are entering a new, more permanent phase.
(2026-05-20). Irán condena distorsión descarada de EEUU para ocultar matanza en escuela. radiohc.cu El portavoz del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Irán, Esmail Baqai denunció este martes que "la afirmación del Comando Central de Estados Unidos (CENTCOM) de que la escuela primaria Shayare Tayebe, atacada en Minab, se encontraba dentro de una 'instalación de lanzamiento de misiles' es una invención infundada y una mentira atroz". | En su cuenta de X, el portavoz iraní reiteró que "esta descarada distorsión" representa "un claro intento de ocultar la terrible realidad de los ataques con misiles del 28 de febrero, que resultaron en la trágica masacre de más de 170 escolares y sus maestros".Atacar una instituci…
(2026-05-19). Fact-check: Viral video does not show Israeli soldiers ambushed by Hezbollah fighters; clip is old. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple pro-Iranian users, based on their past posts, were sharing a video on social media platform X since May 17, 2026, allegedly showing Hezbollah fighters ambushing Israeli soldiers. However, the video is not recent and has been available online since at least September 2022. | Since the war with Israel began on March 2, 2026, more than 3,000 people have been killed in Lebanon, the country's health ministry reported in its latest casualty toll on May 18, 2026. Reignited by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel have rumbled on since US President Donald Trump first anno…
(2026-05-19). US imposes fresh sanctions on Iranian exchange house, 19 ships from shadow fleet. scmp.com The Donald Trump administration on Tuesday imposed sanctions on an Iranian foreign currency exchange house and what it said were front companies overseeing transactions on behalf of Iranian banks as the US maintains pressure on Tehran. | The move came after Iran ‚Äåsaid its latest peace proposal to the United States over the US-Israeli led war that started February 28 involved ending hostilities on all fronts including Lebanon, the exit of US forces from areas close to Iran, and reparations for…
(2026-05-19). Is Trump involved in new blasts on Iran? Explosions heard in Qeshm island amid rising war tensions. hindustantimes.com Reports of explosions on Qeshm Island in southern Iran have sparked concern and speculation amid rising regional tensions. Iranian media claim the blasts may have been caused by the neutralisation of unexploded munitions, though official details remain limited and Tehran has not issued a full clarification. The island holds strategic importance due to its location near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint. The incident comes at a sensitive time as diplomatic discussions continue between Iran and international actors, raising questions about security stability in the region. Authorities are mo…
(2026-05-19). Tehran moves to tighten Hormuz chokehold. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said on Monday that fibre-optic internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz could be brought under a permit system, as Tehran announced the formation of a new body to manage the key waterway. | The strait, through which about 20% of global oil supplies pass, is currently a flashpoint amid tensions between Iran and the United States linked to the wider regional conflict. A tenuous ceasefire announced on April 8 still holds, but the broader peace process remains stalled. | "Following the imposition of control over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, citing its absolute soverei…
(2026-05-19). As the world retreats from US Treasuries, will the sell-off deepen? scmp.com With new data suggesting a global retreat from US Treasuries in March — the first full month of the US-Israel war on Iran — market worries are on the rise over whether the sell-off could deepen, as interest rate decisions under new Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh, US debt sustainability and prolonged Middle East tensions raise investor concerns. | Analysts are currently weighing mounting inflation pressures — which have driven Treasury yields sharply and placed the 30-year yield at its highest…
(2026-05-19). US extends Russian oil waiver by 30 days. tribune.com.pk 
The US Treasury on Monday extended by 30 days its sanctions waiver for Russian oil cargoes already at sea, as global energy prices continue to surge due to the Iran war. | The latest "temporary 30-day general license" will "provide the most vulnerable nations with the ability to temporarily access Russian oil currently stranded at sea," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a social media post. | Monday's announcement is the second time US authorities have extended the temporary measure, which is meant to address oil supply shortages sparked by the US-Israel war on Iran. | Iran's retaliatory action has targ…
(2026-05-19). Israeli troops in Iraq: what do we know? al-monitor.com Iraqi forces swept the country's desert areas after being placed on high alert following reports that Israeli troops had operated inside the country during the Middle East war.Early in the war, which was ignited by joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, foreign troops were detected in the Najaf desert in the country's southwest.Security officials and witnesses told AFP that a shepherd, who was the first to spot the troops, was killed when a helicopter struck his pickup.
(2026-05-19). Video, satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Gulf island. newarab.com 
(2026-05-19). Lesson from the Iran War Making enemies makes us poorer. therealnews.com 
This article originally appeared on Our Secretary of Defense (or War) Pete Hegseth seems to be having a really great time killing people in Iran, but his live action video games come at a big cost, not just in lives, but in budget dollars. To be clear, the main reason to be opposed to this pointless war is its impact on the people of Iran and elsewhere in the region. But it also has a huge economic cost that is seriously underappreciated. | The short-term cost is the sho…
(2026-05-19). Dar reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to stronger Iran ties ahead of envoy's departure. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to deepening ties with Iran as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Pakistan's Ambassador-designate to Iran, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, ahead of Siddiqui's departure for Tehran. | According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the deputy prime minister recalled the "deep-rooted historical, cultural, and fraternal bonds between Pakistan and Iran" and reaffirmed "Pakistan's commitment to further expanding bilateral cooperation in all spheres, particularly in trade, connectivity, people-to-people exchanges, and regional…
presstv.ir (2026-05-19). Inside Iran's agricultural revolution and 85% self-sufficiency
According to Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri, 85 percent of food and basic commodities are produced domestically, and Iran possesses relative self-sufficiency in meeting the food needs of its population of over 86 million people.