Creatives reportedly fear that the US-led military bloc is moving to influence TV and film industry professionals NATO is holding closed-door consultations with TV and film industry professionals across Europe and the US, The Guardian reported on Sunday. The move has prompted accusations that the bloc is working to leverage the arts for "fear mongering" and "propaganda," it added.
Germany urges Iran to reopen Hormuz, says nothing about US blockade Germany’s foreign minister Johann Wadephul has called on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and dismantle its nuclear programme, following talks with his Iranian counterpart. Iran a right under international law to pursue nuclear enrichment and it has denied having a nuclear weapons programme. In a post on X, Wadephul said Berlin remains aligned with Washington on Iran policy.
Gaza cannot be rebuilt until Palestinians control their own political future Submitted by Alaa Tartir on Thu, 04/23/2026 - 20:16 As Israel uses reconstruction to impose new colonial conditions on Gaza, Palestinian-led political renewal rather than outside frameworks is the only path to genuine recovery Palestinians walk past an electoral candidate's list in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, on 18 April 2026 (Haseeb Alwazeer/Reuters) Off After Israel and its international backers have destroyed the Gaza Strip over the past 30 months, their primary focus has shifted to shaping the intricate features of the next phase. This effort aims to ensure ultimate dominance and control by imposing macrostructures and conditions for the "day after", entrenching settler-colonial schemes under the guise of a so-called ceasefire and reconstruction. Instead of accountability and submission to the rule of law, Israel and its supporters continue to impose the logic of coercive force.
Vienna [Austria], May 3 (ANI): Seven OPEC+ countries have decided to increase their oil production cap by 188,000 barrels per day in June, in response to the withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates from the bloc, OPEC said in a statement on Sunday.
New Delhi [India], May 3 (ANI): Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Sunday clarified the government's stance on the recent increase in Hajj airfares, stating that the central government intervened to significantly reduce the hike originally proposed by airlines following geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
Trump: Iran has 'not yet paid a big enough price' In a post on his Truth Social platform late on Sunday night, US President Donald Trump said he was reviewing a plan for peace sent by Iran but he couldn't imagine "that it would be acceptable in that they have not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to Humanity, and the World, over the last 47 years". Iran issued a 14-point proposal that Trump initially said he was reviewing, while adding that US and Israeli strikes could resume if Tehran "misbehaves".
Exclusive: US and Israel reject joint Palestinian proposal for Gaza after meetings Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 05/03/2026 - 01:11 Palestinian factions submit document tying disarmament to statehood and security guarantees, as ceasefire talks stall Palestinians queue for meals at a charity kitchen amid worsening food shortages in Nuseirat, Gaza Strip, 2 May 2026 (Imago/APAimages via Reuters) Off Israel and the United States have rejected a paper submitted jointly by Palestinian factions, including Hamas, that links their disarmament to Palestinian statehood and security guarantees, following the latest round of negotiations over the future of Gaza. A senior Palestinian source with knowledge of the talks told Middle East Eye that the Palestinian proposal called for negotiations over the disarmament of Hamas and other groups to be tied to the granting of political rights for the Palestinian people "within the national framework", as well as to commitments that the people of Gaza would no longer be killed. Disagreements have deepened between the US and Israel on one side and Palestinian factions on the other after a series of meetings in Cairo and Istanbul in recent weeks.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Three prominent scholars from American and European universities, responding to correspondence from the director of the “Razavi School of Art Mega Project”, strongly condemned the US-Israeli war against Iran as illegal, criminal and lacking international legitimacy.
Trump says Tehran has not yet 'paid a big enough price' as he reviews the 14-point plan Iran is seeking a decisive and permanent end to the conflict with the US, rather than a previously proposed two-month ceasefire, RT correspondent Saman Kojouri has reported from Tehran regarding a 14-point peace
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman discussed the latest regional developments and diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran.
Seven major exporters of crude reportedly agreed to add 188,000 barrels a day in June Seven OPEC+ countries have agreed to raise oil output targets by about 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) in June, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing two sources familiar with the group's plans.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned US President Donald Trump’s admission of “piracy” regarding the seizure of Iranian vessels, calling on the international community and the United Nations to reject such actions.
Washington, DC [US], May 3 (ANI): The White House has confirmed the appointment of Nick Stewart as an adviser to the diplomatic team tasked with negotiating an end to the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to a report by CBS News.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi criticized the “unconstructive and irresponsible” approach of certain European countries regarding Iran’s nuclear issue, saying they should condemn the US-Israeli military aggression against Iran instead of repeating false claims.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Diplomatic manoeuvring over Iran’s latest proposal is unfolding alongside continued military activity in Lebanon and disruption to global energy flows. Donald Trump said he is reviewing Tehran’s 14-point plan, warning attacks could resume if Iran “misbehaves”, even as reports point to ongoing indirect engagement. At the same time, US-backed military support in the region is expanding and enforcement measures against Iranian oil trade continue, though some shipments appear to be getting through.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi briefed his French counterpart on Tehran’s positions and initiatives aimed at ending the war of aggression imposed by the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has delivered a response through mediation of Pakistan to the United States’ nine-point proposal, focusing on the issue of an “end to the war.
President Trump has overextended the empire dangerously.
Trump to review Iran's 14-point plan, warns strikes could resume US President Donald Trump said there is a “possibility” that strikes against Iran could resume if tensions escalate. Speaking to reporters in Florida, he said: “If Iran misbehaves or does something bad there is a possibility it could happen… we’ll see,” adding that the US is “doing very well” and that Tehran wants to make a deal because they are “decimated”. Trump also said, “They are having a hard time figuring out who their leader is, they don’t know who their leader is,” adding that their former leader Ali Khamenei “is gone”.
Iran says the ‘ball is in the United States’ court’ as Trump says he is likely to reject new proposal from Tehran Donald Trump said on Saturday he was going to review a new peace proposal from Tehran but cast doubt over its prospects, saying Iran had not yet “paid a big enough price”. Two semiofficial Iranian news outlets, Tasnim and Fars, believed to be close to Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, said Iran had sent the US a new 14-point proposal via Pakistan. Continue reading...
