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.
(2026-05-28). Ceasefire fragile as US, Iran trade hits; Israel attacks Lebanon. newarab.com 
Here are the latest updates: | Back and forth contradictory statements between Iranian and US officials about the deal and what it entails
| Meanwhile, the United States has carried out new strikes on an Iranian military site near the Bandar Abbas port, causing no damage or casualties
| In response, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched an attack on an "American airbase". For its part, Kuwait's military said its air defences confronted "hostile" missiles and drones
| The Israeli military has struck Beirut's suburbs, claiming to be targeting a missile commander for Hezb…
(2026-05-28). Kuwait faces missile and drone attack after US strikes Iran targets. scmp.com Kuwait said it faced a missile and drone attack on Thursday as the shaky ceasefire in the Iran war was again challenged after the United States conducted strikes targeting Iran and Tehran said it responded with an attack of its own. | Kuwait's military made the announcement, without providing further details on what had been targeted. | Kuwait repeatedly came under fire from Iran and Iranian-backed Shiite militias in Iraq during the war. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
(2026-05-28). Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it targeted US airbase in Kuwait. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said early on Thursday that it targeted a US airbase in Kuwait in response to an American aerial strike near Bandar Abbas Airport in southern Iran. | According to Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency, the IRGC said the retaliatory strike came at 4: 50 am (0120GMT), hours after what it described as a US assault on a point near the port city's airport using aerial projectiles. | "This response is a serious warning so that the enemy knows that aggression will not go unanswered, and if repeated, our response will be more decisive," it said. | There was no immediate…
(2026-05-28). Ceasefire fragile as US and Iran trade hits, Israel attacks Leb. newarab.com Here are the latest updates: | Back and forth contradictory statements between Iranian and US officials about the deal and what it entails
| Meanwhile, the United States has carried out new strikes on an Iranian military site near the Bandar Abbas port, causing no damage or casualties
| In response, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched an attack on an "American airbase". For its part, Kuwait's military said its air defences confronted "hostile" missiles and drones
| The Israeli military has issued forced displacement orders for the entire population of southern Lebano…
(2026-05-28). US Launches Another Round of Airstrikes Against Iran. news.antiwar.com Update on May 27, 2026, at 11: 33 pm EST: The IRGC says it targeted an American air base in response to US strikes on Iran and Kuwait, and reported missile and drone attacks on its territory (Al Jazeera live updates) A US official told Reuters on Wednesday that the US military launched another round of …
(2026-05-28). US carries out fresh strikes at Iran military site near Hormuz, intercepts drones; Iran retaliates. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States has launched new military strikes inside Iran, targeting a military facility near the Strait of Hormuz that Washington believed threatened American troops and commercial shipping, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing a US official. | According to the official, who spoke anonymously, the operation was intended to address security concerns in the strategically vital region. US forces also reportedly intercepted and destroyed several Iranian drones that were seen as a threat to American personnel and vessels operating near the waterway. | The official told Reuters that the strike targ…
(2026-05-28). U.S. strikes Iran after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn The U.S. military carried out new strikes in Iran, targeting a military site that officials believed posed a threat to U.S. forces and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said, hours after President Donald Trump dismissed an Iranian report of a deal to restore traffic through the strategic waterway.
(2026-05-28). US strikes Iran again, official says, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz. geo.tv 
(2026-05-28). Tomgram: William D. Hartung, Raging Against the Machine. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Imagine this: as the Costs of War Project recently reported, Donald Trump's bizarre war in Iran, in part by closing the Strait of Hormuz, has already cost every American family on average more than $300 (and those costs …
(2026-05-28). US military launches new strikes against targets inside Iran. scmp.com The US military carried out new strikes overnight in Iran targeting a military site and shooting down four Iranian one-way attack drones that posed ‚Äåa threat around the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Wednesday. | The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the military site that was struck was an Iranian ground control station in Iran's Bandar Abbas that ‚Å was about to launch a fifth drone.
(2026-05-28). 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.
(2026-05-28). US Attacks on Iran Prompt Chinese Response and Weigh on Markets. orinocotribune.com China calls for ceasefire compliance as new strikes raise economic uncertainty. | On Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning made statements regarding the new attacks launched by the United States against Iranian territory that took place the previous day. | She urged the parties involved to "fulfill ceasefire commitments," resolve disputes through peaceful means, and continue seeking a negotiated solution that considers the "reasonable concerns" of all parties. | The Chinese diplomat added that her country will continue promoting a ceasefire and de-escalation and peace in the Middle East. Mao also…
(2026-05-28). Oil surges after Iran targets US airbase in retaliation. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices jumped more than 3% on Thursday after Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a US airbase in response to a U.S. attack near Bandar Abbas airport. | Brent crude futures rose $3.51, or 3.72%, to $97.8 a barrel by 0344 GMT, while the more active August contract gained $3.35 or 3.63%, to $95.6. The July contract is set to expire on Friday. | The US West Texas Intermediate futures were up $3.31, or 3.73%, at $91.99. | Both ‚Å benchmarks slipped more than 5% to touch their lowest in a month in the…
(2026-05-28). Yemen ex-president Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi dies in Saudi Arabia. newarab.com 
Former Yemeni president Hadi, who was in his eighties, "died in the Saudi capital following a sudden health crisis", the source said, requesting anonymity. | Hadi fled to Saudi Arabia in 2015 when war erupted between the Iran-backed He handed ov…
(2026-05-28). Why the Middle East needs a strong Iran-Turkey alliance to foil Israel. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean In my view, the greatest source of instability in the Middle East today is the increasingly aggressive and expansionary posture of Israel, backed unconditionally by America. Continuous wars, occupations, strikes across sovereign states, and the unresolved Palestinian tragedy have pushed the region toward perpetual conflict. Why do you think that Israel…
(2026-05-28). Iran prepares 'graveyard' for US troops? Mojtaba warns Trump & Bibi of total fallout if war returns. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued a sharp new warning to the United States and Israel as fears of another round of war continue to grow across the region. The I.R.G.C. warned that any fresh provocation by Washington or Tel Aviv would trigger a fierce response, with Iranian commanders declaring the country's southern coastline is fully prepared for battle.
(2026-05-28). How Iraq emerged as a launchpad for Iran-backed drone attacks. newarab.com 
(2026-05-28). Did Trump confuse Iran with Venezuela again? POTUS' speech goes viral: 'Have no Navy, Air Force…'. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump triggered fresh buzz after appearing to mix up Iran and Venezuela while speaking about ongoing conflict and negotiations, with his remarks quickly going viral online. Trump said the opposing side had "no Navy, no Air Force" before adding they "very much want to make a deal" — but warned that if talks fail, the U.S. may "have to finish the job."
(2026-05-28). Trump to convene full cabinet meeting as US-Iran talks reach critical stage. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump will convene a full cabinet meeting on Tuesday as negotiations between the United States and Iran enter a crucial phase, according to White House officials.
(2026-05-28). With Iran Deal in Limbo, Do US War Crimes Doom the World to Endless War? juancole.com ( Iran's conditions for a peace agreement are necessarily uncompromising, in response to the US record of using negotiations…
(2026-05-28). Trump's Abraham Accords Bid Undermined by Distrust of US. juancole.com The Conversation) — As the US and Iran try to come to terms on a peace deal to end their months-long war, US President Donald Trump this week has introduced a new demand — that other countries in the Middle East sign on to his
(2026-05-28). Why didn't Iran put Gaza on the table? A difficult answer. mronline.org 
From Gaza to Tehran, from the politics of resistance to the limits of regional diplomacy, a pressing question has resurfaced amid the 2026 war: why was Palestine not explicitly placed at the center of Iran's ceasefire framework? In this critical reading, Ramzy Baroud challenges the assumption of abandonment, arguing instead that the answer lies in the fragmented nature of Palestinian representation and the uneven political architecture of the resistance camp itself.
(2026-05-28). The Iran war exposes the illusions of energy policy. onlineopinion.com.au In addition to electricity, the world depends on transportation fuels and products made from fossil fuels.
(2026-05-28). Iran expects FIFA to facilitate multi-entry visa to US for team. newarab.com 
" Known as "Team Melli", the Iranian squad ha…
(2026-05-28). When our word is no longer good. strategic-culture.su The pattern of media reports — based on White House leaks — that an agreement with Iran is almost completed has become predictable. Where once the markets fluctuated wildly (and some insiders made huge profits with the information), each time we hear that the deal is almost complete only to see it fall through, the markets barely move.
(2026-05-27). The Iranian President: The main battle is taking place today in the field of economic warfare. ecns.cn
(2026-05-28). Nothing more dangerous than a Netanyahu scorned. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-05-27). US and Iran reach deal but need final approval, Axios reports. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and launch negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, but President Donald Trump still needs to give final approval, Axios reported on Thursday, citing two U.S. officials. (Reporting by Katharine Jackson and Daphne Psaledakis)…
(2026-05-27). Pakistan Foreign Minister Dar to visit Washington on Friday, meet Rubio. al-monitor.com KARACHI, May 28 (Reuters) – Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Washington on Friday where he will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Pakistan's foreign ministry said on Thursday. The visit comes as Islamabad is attempting to negotiate a peace pact to permanently end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Dar will meet Rubio "to review bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest", the foreign ministry said in a statement.
(2026-05-27). US-Iran MOU on 60-day ceasefire extension reached, but Trump must approve, source says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Iran have reached agreement on a memorandum of understanding to extend their ceasefire for 60 days but President Donald Trump has yet to approve it, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.The news was first reported by Axios.The Trump administration has several times said that a deal to still the fighting was close only to have Iran dispute or downplay the claims.
(2026-05-28). China exports 68 GW of Solar PV amid Hormuz Energy Crisis. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Ember energy think tank The Hormuz energy crisis is having predictable effects. In March, China exported 68 gigawatts of solar panels, twice what it did in February and an all-time high. By a lot. That's one month of exports, and it equals all the solar panel capacity ever installed in Spain — which is no slouch when it comes to solar energy.
(2026-05-27). US warns Oman not to engage in facilitating tolls for Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) – The United States warned Oman on Thursday not to get directly or indirectly involved in any effort to impose a toll in the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will penalize any partners involved in such a system."The United States Government will not tolerate any effort to impose a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz," U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a post on X.