presstv.co.uk (2026-05-26). Finger on trigger: Iran pursues diplomacy to end imposed war, yet military stands locked and loadedThis is not a posture of aggression but credible deterrence, a strategic doctrine Iran has operationalized in the three months since the US-Israeli military aggression.
(2026-05-27). Israel pounds Lebanon with heaviest bombing in weeks, expands ground operations. scmp.com Israel pounded Lebanon with more than 120 air strikes on Tuesday in one of the heaviest days of bombing in weeks, Lebanese security sources said, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his military was deepening its operations in the country. | The bombing raids further strained a ceasefire announced on April 16 that was meant to halt fighting between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, and ‚Äåcame as Iran said the United States had violated a separate truce by striking…
(2026-05-27). Stand down or Escalate? Trump's Tactical Dilemma on Iran. juancole.com The administration's triumphalist framing has struck a jarring note among those who have s…
(2026-05-27). China's top diplomat says hopes US, Iran reach compromise. geo.tv 
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi leaves the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during Russian President Vladimir Putin visit to China, May 20, 2026. — ReutersYi says Beijing is coordinating with parties and supporting the mediation effort.US forces struck missile sites and boats…
(2026-05-27). Iran's Supreme Leader Says Region Will No Longer Be a 'Safe Haven' for US Military Bases. news.antiwar.com Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a written statement on Tuesday that the US will no longer have a "safe haven" in the Middle East for its military bases, remarks that come after the Iranian military struck US bases across the region during the US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran. In the statement, released …
(2026-05-27). On camera humiliation for Trump after failed Iran strikes? IRGC shows proof of hit on MQ-9 drone. hindustantimes.com Iran's Revolutionary Guard has released video it says shows an MQ‚Äë9 Reaper being shot down near Bandar Abbas, just as reports emerge of another lost U.S. F‚Äë35 over Iran. As Trump pushes on with a war he insists he's winning, Tehran is plastering alleged drone kills across state media to portray U.S. strikes as failures and warn it will hit back hard against any new "ceasefire violations."
(2026-05-27). Chinese FM calls for advancement of U.S.-Iran talks. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 26 ⚪ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called for the advancement of negotiations between the United States and Iran.
(2026-05-27). Can Iran Force America Out of the Middle East? thinktank.pk The latest warning from Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, marks more than another round of anti-American rhetoric. His declaration that "no US military bases" should remain in the region reflects a dramatic shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics after months of escalating confrontation between Iran and the United States. The statement also signals Tehran's attempt to …
(2026-05-27). Trump-backed Paxton wins Texas primary run-off, ousting veteran senator. scmp.com US President Donald Trump further cemented his grip over the Republican Party on Tuesday as his favoured candidate in a bitter Texas primary run-off, scandal-plagued Ken Paxton, trounced incumbent Senator John Cornyn. | Paxton's resounding victory, quickly called by Fox News and CNN after polls closed, underscored Trump's continued power to make or break Republican political careers – even as lawmakers on Capitol Hill begin to rebel over the Iran war, his White House ballroom project and a…
(2026-05-26). Is Israel collapsing a US-Iran deal over Lebanon. newarab.com 
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(2026-05-26). Double standards? Why Israel's nukes get a 'pass' while Iran is scrutinised. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Usaid Siddiqui For more than two decades, Iran's nuclear programme has been subject to intense international scrutiny, sanctions and diplomatic negotiations. By contrast, while Israel is widely believed to possess nuclear weapons, an assertion it has consistently refused to deny or confirm, it faces little to almost no international pressure for transparency. Over…
(2026-05-26). US targets Iranian boats near Hormuz amid ongoing ceasefire talks; Trump rules out 'weak deal'. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Tensions in the Gulf region escalated again on Tuesday after the United States military carried out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting boats allegedly involved in laying naval mines and a surface-to-air missile site near Iran's Bandar Abbas port.The action came even as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran over a ceasefire and regional de-escalation continue behind closed doors.According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation was conducted in "self-defence" to protect American naval assets and commercial maritime routes in the region.CENTCOM spokesperson Timothy Haw…
(2026-05-26). Why Trump Chose Bombs Over Diplomacy in the Iran Crisis. thinktank.pk The escalating confrontation between Donald Trump and Mojtaba Khamenei has pushed the Middle East closer to another prolonged regional crisis. While Washington publicly insists that negotiations with Tehran are still possible, recent American strikes on southern Iran and Iran's retaliatory military actions reveal a deeper reality: the United States increasingly appears to believe that military …
(2026-05-26). The United States Does Not Want Russia and China to Appear as Saviors in Iran's Crisis. unitedworldint.com Interview with Dr. Shoaib Bahman, an expert on Russian affairs and an academic. By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran In recent years, alongside the intensification of tensions in the international system, the position of Russia and China in Iran's security and strategic calculations has drawn greater attention from public opinion than ever before. Some …
(2026-05-26). New US strikes and disputed drone shoot down threaten fragile Iran war negotiations. nationofchange.org As Washington and Tehran discuss a possible framework to end nearly three months of conflict, new military exchanges, competing narratives, and disagreements over sanctions, regional security, and Israel's role reveal how fragile any potential agreement remains.
(2026-05-26). Qatar rejects claims it offered Iran $12bn for US deal. newarab.com 
Qatar has denied that it offered Iran $12 billion to finalise an agreement that would end the US-Israeli war on Iran. | "Reports claiming that the State of Qatar 'offered' $12 billion to Iran to ensure the conclusion of an agreement are utterly baseless and are being circulated by parties seeking to derail the agreement and undermine diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions and promoting stability in the region," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said on the social media platform X. | "Qatar's diplomatic role, in coordination with regional partners, is well established and publicly documente…
(2026-05-26). Do US war crimes doom the world to endless war and chaos? nationofchange.org If the American people and the world can find the political will, this U.S. and Israeli defeat by Iran presents us with a chance to move U.S. foreign policy in a more peaceful direction.
(2026-05-26). L'Oman nel mondo multipolare. strategic-culture.su Ben poco si conosce della storia (anche recente) del Sultanato dell'Oman e del suo preciso ruolo geopolitico nel complesso contesto dell'Asia occidentale. La nuova aggressione USA-Israele all'Iran ha riportato al centro dell'attenzione l'attivismo negoziale dello Stato arabo, con la sua enfasi per la ricerca di soluzioni pacifiche che si lega indissolubilmente anche alla particolare corrente religiosa islamica alla base del suo governo: l'ibadismo.
(2026-05-26). Where Are The Carriers As Of May 26, 2026: Nimitz Arrives In The Caribbean. twz.com 
Here's TWZ's weekly carrier tracker monitoring America's flattop fleet, including deployed Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG), using publicly available open-source information. Check out last week's map The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in full effect and, despite the shaky ceasefire amid
(2026-05-26). Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith'. newarab.com 
Iran on Tuesday denounced The US military has characterised Monday's strikes in southern Iran as defensive, saying targets included missile launch sites and boats placing mines, and said the US acted with "restraint"
(2026-05-26). Mexico steps in to host Iran after fears over erratic Trump. thecanary.co 
The United States declined to host Iran's World Cup training camp; Iran will base itself in Tijuana, Mexico and commute to U.S. venues for its group matches. The 2026 World Cup was sold as a continental celebration across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Instead, geopolitics has forced a national team to set up camp […] | By
(2026-05-26). Iran changes its base ahead of the 2026 World Cup. thecanary.co 
In a move that reflects the political complexities surrounding the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has approved Iran to move its football team base from the US to Mexico. The decision came after months of escalating political tension between Tehran and Washington, which had raised concerns within Iranian sporting circles regarding the national team's participation in […] | By