Drone targets UAE nuclear power plant, straining Iran war ceasefire
The Barakah nuclear power plant went online in 2020 with the help of South Korea and is the first and only nuclear power plant on the Arabian Peninsula
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Un ataque con dron provoca un incendio afuera de una planta nuclear en Abu Dabi
Manifestantes corean consignas durante una concentración a favor del gobierno en la Plaza de la Revolución Islámica, el miércoles 13 de mayo de 2026, en Teherán, Irán. (AP Foto/Vahid Salemi)
· Jon Gambrell
Trump admin. urging UAE to seize Iran's Lavan Island, take greater role in war - report
The Trump administration is reportedly encouraging the UAE to become more directly involved in the war against Iran, with some officials suggesting Abu Dhabi seize Iran’s Lavan Island according to a report from the Telegraph.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
US officials want UAE to seize Iranian island – Telegraph
Some US officials are encouraging the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to seize one of Iran’s islands in the Persian Gulf, The Telegraph has reported, citing sources.
· RT
US officials want UAE to seize Iranian island – Telegraph
Some US officials are encouraging the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to seize one of Iran’s islands in the Persian Gulf, The Telegraph has reported, citing sources.
· RT
How Strait of Hormuz disruption is forcing Gulf transit towards pipelines and rail | The National
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· Robin Mills
Drone strike sparks fire at Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
A government supporter wears badges showing a portrait of the slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Iranian and Palestinian flags during a pro-government gathering at Islamic Revolution Square in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· Jon Gambrell
FM urges Tehran to clarify stance on attack on S. Korean vessel in call with Iranian counterpart
SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held phone talks with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Sunday and urged Tehran to clarify its stance on a recent attack involving a South Korean-operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, the foreign ministry said.
· Yi Wonju
Iran regime 'incapable of change' post-war, expert says
Khosro Isfahani, research director at the National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI), spoke with The Jerusalem Post's News Editor Alex Winston about the evolving state of the Iranian opposition, assessing whether the diaspora has become more unified in recent months or remains hindered by ideological and personal …
· ALEX WINSTON
Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, but no sign China will weigh in
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Jodesz Gavilan
Iran war latest: Tehran warns US against renewed aggression and threatens 'crushing' response | The National
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· The National
Iran, FIFA in talks over World Cup
Iran's national soccer team, facing complications stemming from the Middle East conflict and US visa issues, is set to hold emergency talks with FIFA.
· Korea Herald
Iran war day 79: Israel’s relentless bombardment of Lebanon continues
Iran says it will soon reveal its plan to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, including the charging of tolls, as United States President Donald Trump warns Tehran it will have a “very bad time” if a peace deal is not reached soon.
· Al Jazeera
Tucson prepares to welcome Iran for World Cup amid backdrop of war
Tucson, Arizona – In the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. warships menace Iran's oil tankers, while in Washington U.S. President Donald Trump demands "complete victory." But in Tucson, they are getting ready to welcome the Iranian soccer team as if nothing were amiss.
· No Author
Lana Nusseibeh meets IMO chief over maritime threats in Strait of Hormuz | The National
Lana Nusseibeh, UAE Minister of State, met Arsenio Dominguez, secretary general of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to discuss Iran’s continuing unprovoked terrorist attacks and threats to vessels and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Gulf, state news agency Wam reported on Saturday.
· The National
Iran confirms squad heading to Turkey for World Cup preparation after Fifa assurances
Iran and the US cut diplomatic ties in 1980, and the players are expected to use their time to complete the procedures for obtaining visas
· Agence France-Presse
Iran confirms squad heading to Turkey for World Cup preparation after Fifa assurances
Iran and the US cut diplomatic ties in 1980, and the players are expected to use their time to complete the procedures for obtaining visas
· Agence France-Presse
US exemption on Russian oil expires amid rising energy prices
A US exemption allowing the delivery and sale of Russian-origin crude oil and petroleum products expired on Saturday amid rising global energy prices linked to the war involving Iran.
· Middleeasteye
US Centcom says 78 vessels redirected under Iran blockade
The United States Central Command said Saturday that 78 commercial vessels had been redirected and four disabled as part of efforts to enforce President Donald Trump’s blockade on ships travelling to and from Iran through the Strait of Hormuz.
· Middleeasteye
Israel says military at highest readiness level for possible Iran war
Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Israeli officials believe the military is at its highest level of readiness for a possible resumption of fighting with Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Trump's geopolitical brinkmanship hit wall with Iran
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- During his first year back in office, US President Donald Trump’s blustery negotiating style won him concessions from countries on issues ranging from tariffs to armed conflict.
· Yonhap
Iran warns it is ready for renewed war if talks fail
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran remains prepared to resume direct military confrontation with the United States if negotiations fail to produce what Tehran considers acceptable outcomes.
· Middleeasteye
Pakistan PM says second round of Washington-Tehran talks could bring peace
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he is optimistic that a second round of direct talks between the United States and Iran could lead to a lasting peace agreement.
· Middleeasteye
CNN says Trump faces growing dilemma over Iran strategy
US President Donald Trump is facing a difficult choice over policy toward Iran after military pressure and diplomatic efforts both failed to produce clear results, CNN reported.
· Middleeasteye
Iran allegedly behind Canada attacks on US consulate, synagogue
One of the allegations made in the criminal complaint against Kata’ib Hezbollah senior official Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, following the US Department of Justice announcement of his arrest on Friday, was that Iranian proxies may have been behind at least two March shooting attacks in Toronto.
· MICHAEL STARR
Ukraine war briefing: US allows Russian oil sanctions waiver to lapse; unexploded projectile lands in Romania
No renewal notice posted on US Treasury website so far for waiver that had allowed countries such as India to buy Russian seaborne oil. What we know on day 1,544
· Guardian staff and agencies
'Double standards': Iran criticises US over Francesca Albanese sanctions case
Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi criticised the United States after a federal court temporarily suspended sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese.
· Middleeasteye
Iran condemns Israeli killing of Hamas commander and his family in Gaza
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran condemned Israel’s killing of Izz al-Din al-Haddad, a commander in Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, describing the attack as a “terrorist act”.
· Middleeasteye
Economía de EEUU: La inflación más alta no frena a consumidores e inversores
Un hombre llena el tanque de combustible de su vehículo en una gasolinera de Morton Grove, Illinois, el jueves 14 de mayo de 2026. (AP Foto/Nam Y. Huh)
· Michelle Chapman
US cancels troop deployment to Poland amid tensions with allies
The Pentagon has canceled plans to deploy 4,000 troops to Poland amid growing tensions between President Donald Trump and US allies over policy toward Iran.
· RT
US cancels troop deployment to Poland amid tensions with allies
The Pentagon has canceled plans to deploy 4,000 troops to Poland amid growing tensions between President Donald Trump and US allies over policy regarding Iran.
· RT
Pakistan, Iran push trade ties during Tehran talks
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday for an unannounced visit, holding talks with his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni.
· Middleeasteye
FBI Offers $200,000 Reward To Catch Former US Air Force Specialist In Iran Spying Case
Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
· Tyler Durden
Vuelve a EEUU portaaviones que participó en la guerra con Irán y en la captura de Maduro
El USS Gerald R. Ford atraca en el Muelle 11 de la Estación Naval Norfolk en Norfolk, Virginia, el sábado 16 de mayo de 2026, tras un despliegue de 11 meses. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot vía AP)
Terror ‘commander’ worked through new Iran-backed terror group to kill Trump
Accused terror commander Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi worked through a new Iranian-backed terrorist group that emerged “essentially overnight” after the outset US-Israel war and urged followers to kill President Trump.
· Shane Galvin
World on the cusp of new global order, Iran speaker Ghalibaf says
Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said global tensions are reshaping international dynamics, declaring that the “world stands at the cusp of a new order”.
· Middleeasteye
What raising my children in Israel is teaching me - opinion
On the last day of February, when the war with Iran started, my family and I were “stranded” in the French Alps. Our scheduled flight home the next morning was canceled, and within hours we were forced to pivot. I reworked our plans and found an Airbnb that was in close vicinity to a synagogue in Geneva so we could …
· SARI NOSSBAUM
Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, but no sign China will weigh in
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/DUBAI - US President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though China gave no indication it would weigh in.
· Reuters
Fifa expects Iran at World Cup despite visa concerns
Fifa Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom said he remains confident Iran will compete at this year’s World Cup following what he described as a constructive meeting with Iran FA president Mehdi Taj.
· Middleeasteye
Trump gives Iran reason to worry about punishing new escalation
President Trump gave Tehran another reason to worry Saturday, posting a video clip on his Truth Social showing him ordering a military attack on an Iranian aircraft.
· Geoff Earle
Tehran Claims US Faces Escalating Economic Fallout From 'War Of Choice' As Hardship Mounts Inside Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Saturday that the United States would face mounting economic fallout from its "war of choice" against Iran, as both sides appear settled into a long game of waiting to inflict the most severe economic and political damage on the other.
· Tyler Durden
USS Ford, world’s largest aircraft carrier, returns home after 11-month deployment: ‘Job well done’
NORFOLK, Va. — The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, returned home to Virginia on Saturday after an 11-month deployment, the longest since the Vietnam War, that saw it support the US war with Iran and the capture of Nicolás Maduro when he was Venezuela’s president.
· Associated Press
Japan firms on track for record profits despite Iran headwinds
Demand for office space in central Tokyo remains strong, lifting the earnings of real estate companies. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
· Staff Writer
Persian Gulf Countries 'Refused' UAE Call For Joint Attack On Iran
The UAE tried but failed to persuade neighboring states, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, to take part in a coordinated military attack on Iran, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
· Tyler Durden
Trump officials urged UAE to seize Iranian island, report says
Senior officials in the administration of Donald Trump encouraged the United Arab Emirates to take a more direct role in the conflict with Iran and capture one of its islands in the Persian Gulf, according to a report by The Telegraph.
· Middleeasteye
Iran warns of readiness for war and economic costs as US talks falter
Iran says lack of trust is the main obstacle in US negotiations
· Maziar Motamedi
World's biggest aircraft carrier returns to the US after 11 months at sea
The USS Gerald R. Ford heads toward port at Naval Station Norfolk, as seen from Fort Monroe, Va., on May 16, 2026. (Peter Casey/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)
Iraq's Al Zaidi faces mounting pressure from Iran and US over balance of government | The National
Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi is facing mounting pressure to complete his cabinet as he attempts to balance external ties with Iran and the US, mirrored by an internal power struggle between his country’s political elite, experts have told The National.
· Mina Aldroubi
America In Focus: Hotter inflation doesn't stop consumers, investors
An oil tanker sits at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday, May 2, 2026.(Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)
· Michelle Chapman
Iran to unveil new mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic
Iran has prepared a mechanism to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz along a designated route that will be unveiled soon, the head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee Ebrahim Azizi said on Saturday.
· REUTERS