(2026-06-12). 'Do It or Not' Doctrine: What's Really Behind Trump's Iran Flip-Flops? thinktank.pk One day, Donald Trump threatens Iran with devastating military consequences. The next day, he announces the cancellation of planned strikes and speaks optimistically about peace. This pattern has become one of the defining characteristics of Trump's approach toward Tehran, leaving allies, adversaries, and even his own supporters wondering whether Washington is preparing for war or …
(2026-06-11). Trump says he has canceled scheduled strikes, bombings against Iran Thursday evening. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said he has canceled scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran on Thursday evening, citing progress in ongoing negotiations.S.strikes on Iran have effectively rendered the April ceasefire between the two countries"meaningless."‚ñ .
(2026-06-12). Kim Jong-un turns out to be the cleverest of them all. scmp.com Even Western pundits grudgingly admitted the summit between President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was a success. Both sides, according to Bloomberg, "appear to have walked away with what they wanted". Given China's rising pre-eminence while avoiding any damaging war, it's no surprise that Xi had the upper hand in his recent meetings with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. | But with Kim, the stakes for Beijing were just as high, in light of Tokyo's…
(2026-06-11). "World Cup of Exclusion" : Games Begin Amid U.S. Visa Restrictions, High Ticket Costs & Iran War. democracynow.org 
The FIFA World Cup kicks off today with two games in Mexico. This will be the biggest World Cup in history, with teams from 48 countries playing over 100 games in 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States. With a new FIFA pricing system in place, tickets are significantly more expensive for this World Cup than for previous tournaments. And Trump's harsh immigration policies are having another chilling effect on the games. Out of the 39 countries under either a full or partial U.S. travel ban, four — Iran, Haiti, Cà¥te d'Ivoire and Senegal — are expected to play in the…
(2026-06-11). What It Would Take To Seize Iran's Kharg Island According To Top Former Military Leaders. twz.com 
Kharg Island, the epicenter of Iran's energy exports, is in the news again today after Trump declared he would seize it, before changing his tune.
(2026-06-11). Gov. Newsom Applauds Trump Regime for Advancing Delta Conveyance Project Construction. indybay.org In response to the Governor, Delta Tunnel opponents noted the concurrence between Trump and Newsom on water management in California, despite their alleged "differences."
(2026-06-11). MARCH AGAINST TRUMP DICTATORSHIP IN NEWARK, NJ ON SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP) PO BOX 22505 NEWARK, NJ 07101 973 801-0001 www.njpop.org CONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM JUNE 10, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE MARCH AGAINST TRUMP DICTATORSHIP IN NEWARK, NJ ON SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH A counter protest will be held in response to the Trump administration's celebration in Washington DC this weekend. An "End The …
(2026-06-11). Trump's World Cup — no sportwashing, a platform for supporting peoples' struggles. asiapacificreport.nz By Stephanie Westbrook of PACBI As FIFA Men's World Cup begins, millions around the world gather to cheer for their favorite teams. Let's use the occasion to protest host nation the United States, the top supporter of Israel's settler-colonial apartheid regime and financier of its military machine, and the US-Israeli imposed might-makes-right order. Let's raise…
(2026-06-11). Washington meddles in Peruvian election with runoff too close to call. wsws.org A paper-thin margin separates the two candidates as the Trump administration openly maneuvers to shape the outcome in Washington's favor.
(2026-06-11). Did US sneak 100 million barrels of oil out of Hormuz, as Trump claims? aljazeera.com The maths doesn't appear to hold up, even though the US has likely managed to get some oil out of the strait.
(2026-06-11). US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say. al-monitor.com By Robbie Corey-Boulet and Giulia ParaviciniDAKAR/NAIROBI, June 11 (Reuters) – The Trump administration plans to deport a number of Iranians and other migrants to Central African Republic, a chronically unstable country racked by violence and poverty, two lawyers and an official briefed on the matter told Reuters.The Iranians include two women who face potential torture and persecution if they are forced to go back to Iran, their lawyer, Emily Trostle, said. One is a Christian convert and the other is a pro-democracy activist, she added.
(2026-06-11). Dear Bloomberg: Trump Can Be Against Deforestation in the Amazon While Still Thinking Climate Change is Overblown. wattsupwiththat.com Silly comparison…
(2026-06-11). Trump names US attorney Jay Clayton new intelligence chief: What to know. al-monitor.com Both the House and Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to renew a controversial section of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, with some lawmakers citing concerns over Bill Pulte, who has been serving as acting DNI.
(2026-06-11). Trump taps Wall Street top cop Jay Clayton as spy chief after Pulte backlash. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said he is nominating Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence, following controversy over his selection of housing regulator Bill Pulte to serve in the role on an acting basis. | Clayton has been serving as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan and was chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump's first term. | "I encourage the United States Senate to confirm Jay as soon as possible," Trump said on social media.
(2026-06-11). A Montana Firm Run by a Trump Donor Receives Billions in Border Wall Contracts. truthout.org Barnard Construction Company, Inc., an engineering contractor based in Bozeman, Montana, recently celebrated its 50th year in business. On its website, the company lays out a colorful history that starts in 1975, when 25-year-old Tim Barnard moved to Montana with "$1,000, two shovels, a pick, and all of his possessions in the cab of his pickup." A timeline offers highlights of the half-century… |
(2026-06-11). FBI raids pro-Palestinian activists at University of Michigan, indicting 8 and arresting 7. wsws.org The Trump administration escalated its political persecution of anti-war protesters on Wednesday, as the FBI and federal law enforcement agencies raided homes across southeast Michigan and unsealed a 63-page indictment charging eight individuals associated with pro-Palestinian activism at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
(2026-06-11). "We Will Be Taking Kharg Island" — Trump Threatens Invasion of Iran. truthout.org President Donald Trump said he has reversed plans to launch a massive attack on Iran Thursday night, mere hours after stating that he intended to invade Kharg Island, which handles most of Iran's oil production. Such an invasion would likely require a large force of ground troops, and under certain circumstances, could be viewed as a war crime. On Thursday morning… |
(2026-06-11). Trump orders second day of new strikes on Iran, vowing to attack "very hard" wsws.org The United States bombed Iran for a second consecutive day Wednesday, with the US military announcing that it had begun striking "multiple targets" in Iran at 5: 15 p.m. Eastern time. CBS News reported Wednesday that two US officials said the targets included ammunition depots, command-and-control nodes and warehouses.
(2026-06-11). How much longer can Bibi defy Trump and go rogue against Iran? strategic-culture.su The danger for Trump is that Israel gets hit harder by both Hezbollah and Iran. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Analysts often…
(2026-06-11). US targets Cuba oil giant as Beijing and Havana deepen party ties. scmp.com The Trump administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company, escalating pressure on Havana's communist government and targeting a sector central to the island's worsening energy crisis. | The move came hours after senior Chinese and Cuban officials held a video conference to discuss bilateral cooperation and party-to-party ties.
(2026-06-11). Trump foe's spy network inside US? FBI exposes China's 'spy plot' just before Taiwan 'war'. hindustantimes.com Weeks after President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, the FBI has shut down more than a dozen websites it says were fronts for a covert Chinese recruitment network inside the United States. According to investigators, fake consulting firms, AI‚Äëdriven job offers and crypto payments were used to lure current and former U.S. officials into sharing sensitive insights on U.S.—China ties and flashpoints like Iran and Israel‚ÄëPalestine, underscoring fears of a broader Beijing influence campaign.
(2026-06-11). All US Options for Ending the Iran War Are Terrible, Warns US Defence Analyst. bylinetimes.com The conventional wisdom is that US President Donald Trump will eventually negotiate a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring the war in Iran to a close. Nafeez Ahmed in Byline Times has argued the reverse is true: that the strait may now be closed for good, and that this is Either way, Trump's constant announcements (he's up to
(2026-06-11). Fresh Middle East flare up: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz in response to overnight US attacks. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Explosions were reported in several parts of Iran, including Sirik and Minab, on Wednesday after the United States carried out a new round of military strikes, increasing tensions between Washington and Tehran. Iranian media and local sources said air defence systems were activated in different areas as authorities responded to the situation. | The attacks came just hours after US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the US was ready to target important Iranian sites and step up military action if Iran did not change its approach. Later, US Central Command (CENTCOM…
(2026-06-11). "They Have Never Faced an Adversary Like Iran" : Rami Khouri on Latest U.S.-Iran Strikes. democracynow.org 
The U.S. struck Iran on Wednesday for a second day in a row, and President Trump is threatening more strikes. Iran has claimed it launched retaliatory missiles at a U.S. Navy fleet in Bahrain, as well as at U.S. air bases in Kuwait and Jordan. Iran has also declared the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, despite claims by the U.S. that it now effectively controls the strait. Iran's Foreign Ministry says the U.S. strikes have rendered the ceasefire "practically meaningless." | The last time that the U.S. and Iran spoke directly was in April, but talks have been continuing through intermedi…
(2026-06-11). 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.
(2026-06-11). Trump says U.S. secretly escorted over 200 commercial ships through Hormuz Strait. ecns.cn WASHINGTON, June 10 ⚪ U.President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S.military has secretly assisted more than 200 commercial vessels in transiting the Strait of Hormuz since last month.
(2026-06-11). Trump cancels strikes against Iran planned for Thursday evening. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said he has canceled planned strikes against Iran on Thursday, hours after threatening more bombings and a desire to "take" oil export hub Kharg Island."Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
(2026-06-11). Tehran says no final decision as Trump touts imminent deal. al-monitor.com Tehran said Friday it had not reached a final decision on a deal to end the Middle East war, despite US President Donald Trump claiming an agreement could be signed in days and cancelling threatened strikes on Iran.Trump's statements fueled a stock market rally and tanked oil prices, again spurring hopes a resolution was nearing in the war triggered by US-Israeli strikes in February.
(2026-06-11). Trump calls off Iran strikes, citing progress in talks. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had cancelled planned military strikes against Iran after negotiations with Tehran reached what he described as the highest levels of the Iranian leadership and received approval from all parties involved. | "Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings…
(2026-06-12). 'We ended the war with Iran today…': Trump claims deal imminent as Qatar mediates peace push. hindustantimes.com Reports suggest a potential breakthrough in tensions between the United States and Iran, as U.S. President Donald Trump claims a deal could be days away after months of strikes and missile exchanges. According to statements, Washington sees progress in negotiations, with Qatar emerging as a key mediator while Pakistan is reportedly sidelined. Trump further claimed Iran is strongly interested in reaching an agreement, though Tehran has indicated that final approval is still pending. Sources suggest internal Iranian decision-making, including approval from key leadership, may determine the outcome. If confirmed, th…
(2026-06-11). Trump, Netanyahu discuss Iran negotiations over phone. ecns.cn President Donald Trump discussed the memorandum of understandingbeing formed with Iran to enter negotiations during a phone call on Thursday evening, read a statement by Netanyahus office.
(2026-06-12). Global Stocks Surge as Iran Peace Hopes Push Oil Lower. moderndiplomacy.eu Global financial markets rallied on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said a peace agreement with Iran could be signed within days, raising hopes that a three month conflict in the Gulf may be nearing an end. The prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough boosted investor confidence across Asia, Europe, and the United States. Asian equities …
(2026-06-12). Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Near as Hormuz Risks Persist. moderndiplomacy.eu Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran rose after President Donald Trump said a peace agreement could be signed within days, potentially ending a three month conflict that has destabilized the Middle East and disrupted global energy markets. According to Trump, a memorandum of understanding has largely been agreed upon and …
(2026-06-12). Teherán advierte a Trump sobre estrategias equivocadas o precipitadas. radiohc.cu El presidente del Parlamento iraní, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, advirtió hoy al mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump, que cualquier estrategia equivocada o decisión precipitada contra la República Islámica tendrá graves consecuencias para Estados Unidos y la estabilidad regional. | En un mensaje difundido en la red social X, Qalibaf respondió a las recientes declaraciones de Trump sobre la posibilidad de apoderarse de la isla iraní de Kharg y otras instalaciones estratégicas del sector energético. | El dirigente iraní afirmó que ´las estrategias erróneas y las decisiones impulsivas ª alterarían el equi…
(2026-06-12). Why Trump suddenly reversed war decision when US forces were loaded and ready to strike Iran. hindustantimes.com Tensions escalated dramatically as reports suggest the United States was just hours away from launching military strikes on Iran before the operation was abruptly halted. According to officials cited in multiple reports, U.S. naval and air forces had entered final preparation stages, with munitions readied and strike plans approved. However, the mission was suddenly called off after a last-minute decision from President Donald Trump, who reportedly referenced a potential diplomatic breakthrough. The sudden reversal shocked military planners already in position. The incident highlights internal confusion between p…
(2026-06-12). After week of escalation, Trump threatens ground invasion of Iran. wsws.org The fascist president has stated at least 38 times since March, by CNN's count, that a deal with Iran is imminent.
(2026-06-12). Solidarity shown in Paris for Cuba's will to resist. radiohc.cu Support for Cuba was strong at a solidarity rally near the Federal Assembly, where the communist group in the French legislature was presenting a resolution in favor of the island. | Before dozens of attendees from various solidarity and collaboration organizations with the island, members of parliament, and union leaders, the Cuban ambassador to France, Otto Vaillant, expressed his gratitude for the sustained support and solidarity of those present. | The diplomat denounced the policy of strangulation applied by the administration of US President Donald Trump, aimed at destroying the Cuban Revolution, and highli…
(2026-06-12). Chilean politician says blockade of Cuba is a crime against humanity. radiohc.cu By Carmen Esquivel | The leader of the Communist Party of Chile, Juan Andrés Lagos, considers the blockade of Cuba, currently maintained by the United States, and in particular the oil embargo, to be a crime against humanity against an entire people. | "Here, all limits have been crossed," said Lagos in an interview with Prensa Latina, in which he addressed how the measures imposed by Washington after January 29 affect everything from surgical procedures and medical treatments to food supply chains. | He recalled that US President Donald Trump and his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, do not hide their intentions…
(2026-06-12). How Policing Teen Hangouts Became a Key Issue in D.C. Mayor's Race. theintercept.com 
Kenyan McDuffie says DC needs to crack down on youth gatherings to stave off the Trump administration. Janeese Lewis George argues that's playing into Trump's hand.
(2026-06-12). Major resolutions passed by AFL-CIO reflect strong, growing labor movement. peoplesworld.org 
MINNEAPOLIS—The 30th AFL‚ÄëCIO Constitutional Convention, which wrapped up here Wednesday, was a step towards strengthening labor's fight back against the anti-worker Trump regime and building working-class unity. Delegates reelected President Liz Shuler and Secretary‚ÄëTreasurer Fred Redmond, welcomed the Service Employees International Union back into the fold after two decades, and set ambitious organizing goals for …
(2026-06-12). Giant '8647' anti-Trump markings appear in US capital. scmp.com US Park Police opened an investigation on Thursday into giant markings of the numbers "8647" — which have been associated with opposition to President Donald Trump — on the grass of the National Mall. | A spokesperson for the Department of the Interior, which manages the National Mall in downtown Washington, described the incident as "deranged vandalism" and said it "will not be tolerated".
(2026-06-12). 'The Claw' rises: White House Octagon ready for Trump's 80th birthday cage fight. scmp.com It's the ultimate symbol of American politics under Donald Trump — a blood-soaked cage match on the lawn of the White House for the US president's 80th birthday. | A giant arena dubbed "The Claw" has been built on the famed South Lawn for Sunday's tournament featuring 14 Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contestants.
(2026-06-12). "Work or starve" : Trump's SNAP cuts drive millions from food stamp rolls. wsws.org Veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, parents whose youngest child is 14 or older, and people who were in foster care at age 18 are among the groups stripped of previously held exemptions from providing documentation of work to receive SNAP benefits.
(2026-06-12). USA vs Paraguay: World Cup 2026 group match — Trump, schedule, lineups. aljazeera.com FIFA World Cup cohosts United States begin their campaign against Paraguay, with Donald Trump's attendance in doubt.
(2026-06-12). City Electric: My Mayor Muslim, My Bagel Jewish. commondreams.org 
After the greatest comeback in NBA finals history – 29 points! – "the greatest shot in Knicks history" – Anunoby's last-second tip-in – some divine intervention – a Pope Leo jersey – and a smudging to erase the vile Trump stench, the New York Knicks are in sight of their first title in over 50 years. "Bedlam at the Garden!" ESPN exclaimed. And across the city, now a jubilant, unified sea of orange and blue watch parties, viral chants, rare hope against hope. One fan: "The city feels alive. Thank God for the Knicks."The Knicks had won a remarkable 13 straight playoff games, last losing in April, before the sev…
(2026-06-12). Trump's ERAM cruise missiles for Ukraine blow up his peace overtures to Russia. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-12). US' hypocrisy exposed: Trump preaches nuclear restraint while Washington quietly expands arsenal. hindustantimes.com