(2026-05-30). US warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive. al-monitor.com The United States warned on Saturday it was "more than capable" of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons.The White House had signaled Trump was close to a decision on a potential deal, though Tehran denied there was a final agreement on ending the conflict.US sources had told AFP the deal was waiting on Trump's sign-off, but he made no decision after a White House Situation Room meeting on Friday.
(2026-05-30). strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium. al-monitor.com By Francois MurphyVIENNA, May 29 (Reuters) – Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran's nuclear program, where Washington insists Iran must not be able to make a nuclear weapon.While much of Iran's uranium enrichment infrastructure was destroyed or badly damaged when Israel and the U.S. bombed it in June, a large part of the highly enriched uranium it amassed is thought to have survived. That is the biggest U.S. concern ahead of nuclear talks.
(2026-05-30). 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.
(2026-05-30). IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies. al-monitor.com May 29 (Reuters) – The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organization warned on Friday that the war in the Middle East was straining global energy supplies and hitting vulnerable economies hardest.The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has disrupted trade, rattled financial markets and raised concerns over global energy supplies, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and gas shipments.
(2026-05-30). Why Trump's Hormuz Blockade may Bolster the Iranian State. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Iranian government continues to dicker with the Trump administration about the final form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would bring an end to the current standoff at the Strait of Hormuz, which threatens the world's energy. | The US has long been banking on its counter-blockade of Iranian traffic through the Strait to bankrupt Iran and throw the country into chaos. | While the Iranian economy has certainly been badly hurt by the US blockade, it is unlikely that the government will collapse as a result. |
(2026-05-30). Food supplies dwindle in Yemen after Hormuz closure. newarab.com 
Concerns are rising over the availability and cost of food supplies in The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important waterways, was closed by Iran on 2 March after joint Since April, Yemen's government's National Committee for Regulating and…
(2026-05-30). Can Trump Actually Threaten to Bomb His Own Allies? moderndiplomacy.eu On Wednesday afternoon, at a White House cabinet meeting, a reporter asked Donald Trump a straightforward question. Would he accept a short-term arrangement allowing Iran and Oman to jointly manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz? There was no simple answer to Trump's question. "No one will be in charge of it," he said. It's …
(2026-05-30). Trump team floats $300B Iran fund after rejecting Tehran's past business pitch. al-monitor.com Amid negotiations to end the war, an eye-catching new proposal from the Trump administration echoes past attempts to use business deals to avert new regional hostilities.
(2026-05-30). Pentagon chief says US ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal. tribune.com.pk 
The US is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement. | "Our ability to recommence if necessary…we are more than capable," Hegseth said in Singapore. | "Our stockpiles are more than suited for that, both there and around the globe, so we're in a very good place," he added. | Hegseth, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier forum for defence leaders, militaries and diplomats, said the US has not "turned its back" on the Asia-Pacific…
(2026-05-30). Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal. al-monitor.com SINGAPORE, May 30 (Reuters) – The U.S. is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement."Our ability to recommence if necessary…we are more than capable," Hegseth said in Singapore."Our stockpiles are more than suited for that, both there and around the globe, so we're in a very good place," he added.
(2026-05-30). Trump insists on red lines as Iran deal remains elusive. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, May 27, 2026. — ReutersTrump reviewed options in two-hour Situation Room meeting.No final decision was reached after Friday's White House talks.Iran says…
(2026-05-30). How hardening rhetoric signals uneasy path for US talks. al-monitor.com Iran's leadership is increasingly portraying negotiations with Washington not as compromise but as a continuation of confrontation by other means.
(2026-05-30). Trump's remark to push US ally into Iran camp? Mojtaba aide backs Oman after 'blow them up' threat. hindustantimes.com Iran and Oman stepped up diplomatic coordination after Donald Trump's controversial remarks targeting Muscat, raising fresh questions over shifting Gulf alliances and the future of Hormuz negotiations. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Omani FM Badr Albusaidi on May 29, stressing solidarity with Oman amid regional tensions. The call came days after Trump warned that "Oman will behave," sparking backlash over threats aimed at one of Washington's oldest Arab allies. As Tehran and Muscat discuss new Hormuz security frameworks, analysts fear Trump's rhetoric could push Oman closer toward Iran at…
(2026-05-30). US issues new Iran-related counter-terrorism sanctions. al-monitor.com May 29 (Reuters) – The United States issued new counter-terrorism sanctions on Friday targeting Iranian individuals and entities, among others, a notice on the Treasury Department website showed.(Reporting by Ismail Shakil and Bhargav Acharya; Editing by Daphne Psaledakis)…
(2026-05-30). Warmongers keep generating AI atrocity propaganda about Iran. mronline.org 
It is unsurprising that generative AI is being used to churn out atrocity propaganda to manufacture consent for imperial war projects, because these new technologies lend themselves perfectly to the task of creating realistic-looking video footage of events which never transpired.