(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Iran: The art of controlling escalation dominance. thealtworld.com Iran's response to the American provocation made it crystal clear that the current incarnation of the proposed 60-day ceasefire framework does not hold. | MOSCOW — Iran holds an insurmountable escalation dominance in contrast with the U.S. And that's driving the vociferating Emperor of Barbaria absolutely nuts. | Let's quickly recap the highlights of the past week. In direct retaliation for a CENTCOM air attack on the outskirts of Bandar Abbas airport — a direct break of the "ceasefire" fiction — on the very same day the IRGC launched a targeted strike against a U.S. base in Kuwait. The IRGC was…
(2026-06-04). The Lebanon Glitch: How Multi-Front War is Overturning Trump-Iran Diplomacy. ummid.com Washington and Tehran continue exploring a possible agreement but escalating Israeli military operations in Lebanon threaten to derail diplomacy and deepen regional instability.
(2026-06-04). Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, boosting hopes for Iran deal. geo.tv 
Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 3, 2026. — Reuters Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration said on Wednesday, in a boost to hopes for a broader deal to…
(2026-06-04). Israel, Iran and the Ceasefire Crisis: Who Is Undermining Peace Efforts? thinktank.pk As tensions continue to simmer between the United States and Iran, one question is increasingly dominating diplomatic discussions across the Middle East: Why do ceasefires repeatedly collapse when Israel is involved? The latest round of violence in Lebanon and the Gulf has once again exposed a recurring pattern. While Washington attempts to negotiate ceasefires and …
(2026-06-04). In blow to Trump, US House votes for measure that would end Iran war. geo.tv 
An Iranian flag lies amidst the rubble of a building of the Sharif University of Technology, which was damaged in a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 7, 2026. — ReutersFour Republicans join Democrats to back measure. House also backs Ukraine…
(2026-06-04). Iran-linked Handala group exposed US military targets, guided Mojtaba's missiles, drones during war. hindustantimes.com An Iran-linked hacker group known as Handala has claimed it provided targeting intelligence to Iranian military units during recent attacks on U.S. military facilities. According to reports cited by Iranian media, the group said it supplied updated information on American military bases to missile and drone operators affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Handala claimed its database contained current intelligence on U.S. military positions and asserted that all designated targets were successfully struck. The claims have not been independently verified, and no public evidence has been pres…
(2026-06-04). Trump says deal close but Iran FM says 'no tangible progress' in talks. geo.tv 
This screen grab made on June 3, 2026, from a handout video released by US Central Command on June 2, 2026, shows what the US military says is a missile strike by US forces on the Botswana-flagged M/T Lexie, an unladen oil tanker attempting to sail to an Iranian port in violation of an…
(2026-06-04). Trump's art of the deal meets Iran's long memory of foreign exploitation. responsiblestatecraft.org As the government's standing plummets to an all-time low due to a reckless disregard for the welfare of its people, mass protests sweep across major Iran's cities, including Shiraz, Tabriz and Tehran. Driven by a threat to their economic survival, the merchant class, or bazaaris, are leading the demonstrations. This is not a
(2026-06-04). Las montañas son escenario vital de la agricultura cubana. radiohc.cu En medio de un agudo déficit en la producción de alimentos y ante el recrudecido bloqueo estadounidense, los cubanos siguen mirando hacia las zonas montañosas, para en la medida de las posibilidades aplicar la estrategia integral de desarrollo. | Esa perspectiva de avance multifacético se esboza en el Plan Turquino, cuyo aniversario 39 es rememorado, porque a pesar de las carencias materiales sigue en pie como uno de los objetivos económicos y sociales. | Concebido para aplicar en 54 municipios de 11 provincias, el bosquejo fue creado oficialmente el dos de junio de 1987 por el general de ejército Raúl Castro y c…
(2026-06-04). Constitutional Win: House Passes Iran War Powers Act. juancole.com "Now it's time for the Senate to act," said CodePink's Medea Benjamin. "Let's keep the pressure on and send this resolution to Trump's desk. No more illegal wars. No more blank checks for militarism." | By Brett Wilkins | — | (
(2026-06-04). Iran war: Even US spies admit defeat after US military failure? CIA stops sharing intel with Trump…. hindustantimes.com Washington is reeling as U.S. operations in the Iran conflict fail to meet their goals and the CIA quietly pulls back key intelligence sharing on Tehran, even with fresh Iranian strikes hitting Kuwait and Bahrain. Inside the Trump White House, chaos, resignations, and a bitter CIA—ODNI feud are leaving the president more isolated just as fears grow that the war could restart.
(2026-06-04). Workers and youth oppose Iran war and Labor's austerity measures at meetings in Australia and NZ. wsws.org "Workers should unite to fight. Workers are oppressed, but without them, the capitalists have no wealth."
(2026-06-04). Philippine workers hit as Iran war continues. wsws.org Surging fuel and fertilizer prices are leading to a food crisis in the Philippines as crop yields decline.
(2026-06-04). Antalya Sees Tourism Surge: Eid holiday brings a welcome boost to Antalya, Türkiye's tourism industry amid inflation struggles and Iran conflict. ecns.cn Türkiye's tourism industry is facing a challenging year. High inflation and regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict are creating uncertainty for some travelers. But in Antalya, the nine-day Eid al-Adha holiday in May has provided a welcome economic boost, filling hotels and beaches despite broader concerns across the sector. CGTN's Michal Bardavid reports from one of Türkiye's most popular destinations along the Mediterranean Sea.
(2026-06-04). Oman walks a tightrope amid Trump's threats to 'blow them up'. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-06-04). Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock. newarab.com 
Global airline bosses gathering in Rio de Janeiro this weekend will be searching for answers to the industry's biggest crisis since the pandemic, with the The 6-8 June annual meeting of the
(2026-06-04). Armada iraní golpea puesto de mando de un destructor de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Armada de Irán anunció este miércoles que atacó un centro de mando y control de las fuerzas estadounidenses en un destructor de EE.UU. que intentaba acercarse a aguas nacionales en el golfo de Omán. | En un comunicado citado por la agencia Fars, la Armada precisó que la acción ocurrió horas después de una serie de actos agresivos, violaciones de las normas del estrecho de Ormuz y acciones contra buques comerciales iraníes en el golfo de Omán. | La Marina añadió que seguirá vigilando al ´enemigo criminal y agresor ª y advirtió que tomará represalias por la muerte de marineros del destructor Dena y q…
(2026-06-04). Iran, l'arte di mantenere il predominio nell'escalation. strategic-culture.su La risposta dell'Iran alla provocazione americana ha chiarito senza ombra di dubbio che l'attuale versione del quadro proposto per il cessate il fuoco di 60 giorni non regge. | Segue nostro MOSCA — L'Iran detiene un vantaggio insuperabile in termini di controllo dell'escalation rispetto agli Stati Uniti. E questo sta facendo impazzire completamente il chiassoso Imperatore di Barbaria. | Ricapitoliamo rapidamente i punti salienti de…
(2026-06-04). The Way of the Earth: How the Hormuz crisis is reshaping the Global Economic Order to the advantage of the BRICS. strategic-culture.su