Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran
Top aides have drafted battle plans as peace negotiations have stalled.
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UN says Israeli military obstructed peacekeepers in south Lebanon
UN says Israeli military obstructed peacekeepers in south Lebanon United Nations deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq said the Israeli military obstructed UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon on two occasions on Thursday. Speaking to reporters, Haq said an Israeli tank stopped peacekeepers escorting the Lebanese Red Cross south of al-Bayada and pointed its main gun at the convoy before ordering it to leave the area. “The convoy was later able to proceed,” he said.
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Israel says it targeted senior Hamas military leader in Gaza
Israel says it targeted senior Hamas military leader in Gaza Israel said it carried out a strike in Gaza targeting Izz al-Din al-Haddad, whom it described as the most senior Hamas military leader remaining in the Gaza Strip. There was no immediate information on al-Haddad’s condition, and Hamas has not commented on the claim. Israel has accused al-Haddad of being one of the “architects” of the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel on 7 October 2023 and placed him on its most-wanted list.
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European markets fall as Iran war fuel inflation fears
European markets fall as Iran war fuel inflation fears European stock markets closed sharply lower on Wednesday as investor concerns over inflation and geopolitical instability deepened following talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping that failed to ease tensions surrounding the US-Israeli war on Iran. Paris closed down 1. 60 percent, Frankfurt fell 2.
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UAE made failed attempt to get Saudi Arabia, Qatar to jointly attack Iran: Report
UAE made failed attempt to get Saudi Arabia, Qatar to jointly attack Iran: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 17:10 UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed lobbied Gulf leaders to coordinate an attack on Iran UAE's President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan meeting with a US Republican senator at Qasr al-Shati in Abu Dhabi, on 18 February 2026 (Abdullah al-Neyadi/UAE presidential court/AFP) Off The UAE made a failed bid to convince Saudi Arabia and Qatar to launch a joint military response to Iran’s attacks on the Gulf, Bloomberg reported on Friday. UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed held a series of calls with Gulf leaders, including Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, shortly after the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February. Tehran responded by launching thousands of missiles and drones at the Gulf states.
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Israeli strikes hit ambulance centre in southern Lebanon
Israeli strikes hit ambulance centre in southern Lebanon Israeli warplanes carried out two air strikes on the town of Harouf in southern Lebanon, destroying an ambulance centre linked to the Islamic Health Authority and wounding at least two people. Lebanon’s National News Agency said paramedics were among those injured after the strikes hit an emergency response facility in the Nabatieh area. According to the United Nations, at least 103 Lebanese medical workers have been killed and 230 injured in more than 130 Israeli attacks since the war with Hezbollah resumed on 2 March.
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Executions Surge in Iran Since Cease-fire, Rights Groups Say
Many were detained during January’s mass protests, according to a rights group, amid concerns the authorities are trying to intimidate Iranians from returning to the streets.
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Chabahar Port golden gate to access Central Asia, Europe: Iran FM urges India to persist despite US sanctions
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday hailed the Chabahar Port as a 'major symbol of cooperation' between Tehran and New Delhi, urging India to persist with its strategic investments despite the mounting pressure of US sanctions.
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Hezbollah says it targeted Israeli tank and bulldozers in south Lebanon
Hezbollah says it targeted Israeli tank and bulldozers in south Lebanon Hezbollah said its fighters struck an Israeli tank near the southern Lebanese town of Biyyada and targeted three Israeli military bulldozers operating in Khiam. In a series of statements, the group also said it launched rocket and artillery attacks on Israeli soldiers stationed in the town of Rashaf.
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‘Extremely cruel and tragic’: Iranian director Asghar Farhadi speaks out against state violence and the war
The film-maker, who won the Grand Prix for A Hero in 2021, condemned both the killing of protestors and the conflict’s bombing campaigns during a Cannes press conference Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has described the deaths of civilians in Iran as “extremely cruel and tragic” during a press conference at the Cannes film festival. Farhadi, whose new Paris-set drama Parallel Tales premiered on the Croisette on Thursday night, was asked about working free from censorship in France, the war involving Iran, the US and Israel, and the repression of protesters in his native country. Continue reading...
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New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue
Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.
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Removing Irans uranium mostly about PR Trump
The US president said the issue, considered a major stumbling block in peace talks, would just make him feel better US President Donald Trump has said recovering Iran's highly enriched uranium is "more for public relations" than anything else, downplaying what remains one of the key sticking points in negotiations aimed at ending the Middle East war.
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Removing Iran's uranium mostly about 'PR' - Trump
The US president said the issue, considered a major stumbling block in peace talks, would "just" make him "feel better" US President Donald Trump has said recovering Iran's highly enriched uranium is "more for public relations" than anything else, downplaying what remains one of the key sticking poi
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Romelu Lukaku makes Belgium's World Cup roster
(Photo credit: REUTERS/Pablo Morano) Romelu Lukaku was named to Belgium's 26-man World Cup roster on Friday despite the team's all-time leading scorer being limited to only five appearances for Napoli this season due to injuries. Lukaku, 33, has 89 goals in 124 appearances for Belgium, but has not featured for the Red Devils since June of last year.
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Israeli army chief stresses 'readiness' during surprise military drill
Israeli army chief stresses 'readiness' during surprise military drill Israeli army chief of staff Eyal Zamir said one of the key lessons from the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023 was “the need for high and constant readiness for a surprise attack on our borders, from the platoon level to the General Staff”. Speaking during a surprise military exercise known as “Broil and Fire” on Israel’s eastern border, Zamir said troops were training to respond to “a broad terror attack with complex scenarios, in a challenging sector where our primary mission facing us is to defend the borders and the residents of the area”. The drill involved senior commanders and units from across the military, including reservists who, according to Zamir, were called up overnight.
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Oman caught between US and Iran after Tehran claims joint strait of Hormuz plan
Muscat silent about plans – opposed by US – to charge fee and demand details on nationality of all transiting ships Oman has been caught in geopolitical crossfire after Iran said it was coordinating with Muscat over the future management of the strait of Hormuz, including Tehran’s plans – opposed by the US – for fees to be paid by commercial shipping to a new Iranian government agency. The Omani exclave of Musandam lies to the south of the contested waterway, which normally carries a fifth of the world’s seaborne oil traffic but has been blockaded for 10 weeks since since the US-Israeli attack on Iran in February. Continue reading...
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German Chancellor, After Iran Spat With Trump, Reports ‘Good’ Phone Call
The call, initiated by Friedrich Merz, came soon after he told young people, “I am a great admirer of America. My admiration is not increasing at the moment.
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Trump dismisses reports Iran retains missile launchers as ‘fake news’
Trump dismisses reports Iran retains missile launchers as ‘fake news’ US President Donald Trump rejected reports suggesting Iran still possesses a large number of missile launchers, describing the claims as “fake news”. “We were hitting them like pinatas,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “The missile launchers are largely gone,” he said, adding that the US would quickly “take out” the remaining launchers if it returned to military operations inside Iran.
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Pakistan repatriates nationals from vessels seized by US
Pakistan repatriates nationals from vessels seized by US Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Islamabad has repatriated 11 Pakistani nationals and 20 Iranian citizens who had been aboard vessels seized by the US in international waters. The individuals were in good health and travelled from Singapore to Bangkok before boarding a flight to Islamabad. The Iranian nationals will continue onwards to Tehran after arriving in Pakistan.
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US energy secretary says China likely to buy more American oil
US energy secretary says China likely to buy more American oil US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he expects China to increase its purchases of US crude oil during the US-Israeli war on Iran. “They’ll continue to buy, I think, growing amounts of US oil,” Wright said in an interview with CNBC. “But ultimately, the world needs to get the Persian Gulf open.
