Pentagon quietly shut legally required program to prevent civilian deaths by military, watchdog finds
Trump administration accused of cutting military’s civilian harm program in light of US strike on girls school in Iran
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran would be enough
US President Donald Trump has said he would accept a 20-year suspension by Iran of its nuclear programme, in what appears to be confirmation of a shift in position away from a demand for a total end to it.
· Robert Greenall
No major breakthroughs as Trump leaves Beijing
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
Japan oil wholesalers use ship-to-ship transfers to receive Middle East crude
A Taiyo Oil tanker that arrived in Japan in March, having taken on Middle Eastern oil off the coast of Malaysia. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
"Send Us A Tip": U.S. Dangles $15 Million Reward For New Intel On Iran's Drone Network
There is little doubt that Iran's Shahed drone threat has become a major concern, menacing surrounding Gulf states, commercial tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. bases across the region. This backdrop helps explain why the State Department's Rewards for Justice program has now put up to $15 million for…
· Tyler Durden
Stocks tumble as Treasury yields spike and Iran fears shake markets
Wall Street’s rally hit a wall Friday as investors dumped stocks amid a sharp jump in Treasury yields, another surge in oil prices and ongoing fears about the Iran war.
· Ariel Zilber
Iran forcing citizens to post pro-regime content, hand over personal info to regain internet access
Iranians facing internet blackouts have been ordered to post pro-government content and hand over a slew of personal information to regain access, according to independent media outlets.
· Anthony Blair
India raises fuel export duties amid US-Israeli war on Iran
India has increased export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation fuel, one day after raising domestic fuel prices for the first time since the US-Israeli war on Iran began on 28 February.
· Middleeasteye
Profiting from prognostication: The rise of prediction markets that let you cash in on the news | The National
By the end of the year, Tehran and Washington will have a permanent peace deal in place, Iran's hardline regime will remain in power and exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi will not be back in his home country.
· Thomas Watkins
Israeli forces set up in the Iraqi desert during Iran war, officials say
This satellite image provided by Airbus DS shows what appears to be a human-made track dug out in Iraq’s western Nukhaib desert, some 250 kilometers (155 miles), southwest of the capital, Baghdad, on Sunday, March 8, 2026. (© Airbus DS 2026 via AP)
· Qassim Abdul Zahra
Trump departs China touting deals, but little clarity on Iran or Taiwan
United States President Donald Trump has departed China following a three-day trip, touting several broad trade deals but suggesting little progress on key issues related to Taiwan or the US-Israeli war in Iran.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Iraqi national charged in European terror attacks
Toronto police officers investigate outside the U.S. consulate in Toronto on March 10, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
· Michael R Sisak
UAE made failed attempt to get Saudi Arabia, Qatar to jointly attack Iran: Report
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.
· Middleeasteye
FBI offers $200,000 reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran
WASHINGTON — The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to capture and prosecution of a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran in 2013 and was later charged with revealing classified information to the Tehran government.
· Associated Press
Iraqi national with suspected ties to Hezbollah wanted to bomb NY synagogue in retaliation for Iran war: docs
An Iraqi national with suspected ties to Hezbollah has been arrested on charges of carrying out a slew of terror attacks in Europe — and plotting the bombing of a New York synagogue.
· Ben Kochman
Takeaways from Trump's trip to China
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One, Friday, May 15, 2026, as he returns from a trip to Beijing, China. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Will Weissert
Japan automakers' profits to stall at half of peak level on Iran war
A worker installs a seat at Toyota Motor's Motomachi assembly plant in Aichi prefecture, Japan. (Toyota Motor)
· Staff Writer
BRICS talks end without joint statement as divisions over Iran war deepen
The BRICS alliance of major developing economies has failed to issue a joint statement after their two-day meeting in India, amid internal divisions over the Iran war which is affecting several members.
· Daniel Khalili-Tari
Desconfianza frena conversaciones para acabar la guerra con EEUU, dice alto diplomático iraní
El ministro de Exteriores de Irán, Abbas Araghchi, llega a una reunión durante la cumbre de los BRICS en Nueva Delhi, India, el jueves 14 de mayo de 2026. (AP Foto/Manish Swarup)
· Sheikh Saaliq
Is Iran already a nuclear power?
UNITED States President Donald Trump recently called Iran’s latest proposal on ending their war “garbage.” He said he did not even bother to finish reading it.
· Jaime J. Yambao
Is Iran already a nuclear power?
UNITED States President Donald Trump recently called Iran’s latest proposal on ending their war “garbage.” He said he did not even bother to finish reading it.
· Jaime J. Yambao
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
· Patrickwintour
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.”
· Jim Tankersley
Energy crisis set to worsen as Trump weighs renewed Iran assault
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· Brad Reed
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”.
· Middleeasteye
Deadlocked At Square Zero: Very First Line Of Iran's Latest Proposal 'Unacceptable,' Trump Says
Tehran and Washington are truly not just back to square one, but it's as if no rounds of dialogue - direct or indirect - have even taken place. It's more like being back at square zero - and the US President has just acknowledged it.
· Tyler Durden
India and UAE sign defence pacts, as Iran war tensions simmer
The United Arab Emirates and India have signed pacts on defence, energy and shipping during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Gulf state on Friday, as both countries seek to deepen their relationship amid heightened tensions between Abu Dhabi and Tehran.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Great Global Energy Rewiring Accelerates: UAE To Double Crude Export Capacity Bypassing Hormuz Chaos
Days after the U.S. bombing campaign against Iran began, we pointed out on March 3 that the conflict was likely to accelerate a major Gulf infrastructure push to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline to the Red Sea stood out as the clearest signal that regional producers needed a credible Pl…
· Tyler Durden
Belarus leader welcomes US evangelist Franklin Graham for historic gathering
In this photo released by Belarusian presidential press service, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, right, and U.S. evangelist Franklin Graham shake hands during their meeting in Minsk, Belarus, Friday, May 15, 2026. (Belarusian Presidential Press Service via AP)
· Yuras Karmanau
How China and U.S. eased the Middle East oil shock and kept prices from spiking even higher
China and the United States have provided critical support to the oil market and helped ease the huge supply disruption in the Middle East and kept energy prices from surging even higher.
· Spencer Kimball
Araghchi: Iran doubts US ‘seriousness’ about talks amid nuclear deadlock
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his government received messages from President Donald Trump’s administration indicating it is open for new talks to end the war in the region, but “distrust” remains in Tehran about US intentions.
· Al Jazeera
Iran diplomat says nuclear program remains tough issue with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized the U.S. in a televised interview on Thursday, blaming tensions in the Strait of Hormuz on “U.S. aggression”.
· Sheikh Saaliq
Iran Says It Has "No Trust" In US, Insists There Is "No Military Solution"
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that Tehran has "no trust" in the United States and remains interested in negotiations only if Washington demonstrates seriousness, as talks aimed at ending the war remain stalled. Speaking to Indian media during the second day of the BRICS foreign ministers mee…
· Tyler Durden
Key points from the Donald Trump-Xi Jinping summit – video analysis
After a much-hyped US-China summit, the leaders of the world’s two biggest powers made no real breakthroughs on big issues, such as Iran, Taiwan and trade. The Guardian's senior China correspondent, Amy Hawkins, breaks down how Donald Trump and Xi Jinping focused on growing their personal rapport instead
Trump’s China trip an attempt to ‘save face’ – analyst to RT
US President Donald Trump’s China visit was an attempt to “save face” and seek relief after the Iran war destabilized the global economy, geopolitical analyst Danny Haiphong has told RT. According to Haiphong, the US is now in a “far weaker position” than China and is seeking closer ties with Beijing to stabilize it…
· RT
Trump’s China trip an attempt to ‘save face’ – analyst to RT
US President Donald Trump’s China visit was an attempt to “save face” and seek relief after the Iran war destabilized the global economy, geopolitical analyst Danny Haiphong has told RT. According to Haiphong, the US is now in a “far weaker position” than China and is seeking closer ties with Beijing to stabilize it…
· RT
Trump-Xi summit: China, US disagree on what they agreed on
US president wraps up China visit: Trump says deals made and both leaders agree on Iran
· Sarah Shamim
FBI offers $200K for ex-US Air Force specialist accused of spying for Iran
An FBI seal is displayed on a podium before a news conference at the field office in Portland, Ore., Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
Gulf states mulling non-aggression pact with Iran – FT
Saudi Arabia has floated the idea of a landmark non-aggression pact between the Gulf states and Iran after the end of the US-Israeli war on Tehran, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing diplomatic sources.
· RT
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Saudi Arabia has floated the idea of a landmark non-aggression pact between the Gulf states and Iran after the end of the US-Israeli war on Tehran, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing diplomatic sources.
· RT
Futures Tumble As Reality Returns And Yields, Oil And Dollar Soar
Bond yields, oil and the dollar are surging this morning as US futures tumble from all-time highs, with Tech underperforming driven by a series of factors including i) surging energy prices on lack of Iran war progress, ii) elevated positioning into options expiry; iii) Central bank repricing, iv) Tech sell-off driv…
· Tyler Durden
BRICS meeting ends in India without joint statement amid Iran crisis
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on May 14. © Reuters
· KIRAN SHARMA
Trump says Xi offered help on Iran — But how far is Beijing willing to go?
China is eager to "help" peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran, U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday, as he concluded a two-day presidential summit in Beijing.
· Chloe Taylor, Anniek Bao
Why the Iran conflict is becoming a problem for BRICS
Islamabad, Pakistan – A two-day meeting of BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi ended on Friday without a common position on the war on Iran, with the bloc’s outcome document acknowledging only that “differing views” remained among members.
· Abid Hussain
Iran allowing more ships through Strait of Hormuz, report says
The naval forces of Iran's Revolutionary Guards are allowing more ships to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state television said Friday, after Tehran blocked the waterway following US-Israeli strikes.
· Middleeasteye
Iran has 'no trust' in the US, will negotiate only if it is serious, Araghchi says
Tehran has "no trust" in the US and is interested in negotiating with Washington only if it is serious, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday, as talks on ending the war remained on hold.
· REUTERS
UAE tried to coordinate with Saudi Arabia, Qatar to strike Iran during recent war - report
The United Arab Emirates attempted to persuade neighboring Gulf States, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, to coordinate a military response to Iran's missile, rocket, and drone attacks during the recent war, with Abu Dhabi's leadership feeling frustrated when neighbors refused, people familiar with the matter said t…
· JAMES GENN
Trump says he will soon make a decision about sanctions on Chinese companies buying Iranian oil
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he will make a decision over the next few days about lifting sanctions on Chinese oil companies that buy Iranian oil.
· April Roach
Cancilleres de BRICS no logran declaración conjunta por diferencias sobre conflicto en Oriente Medio
El ministro de Exteriores de Rusia, Sergey Lavrov (tercero por la derecha), habla con el vicecanciller de Arabia Saudí, Waleed bin Abdulkarim (segundo por la derecha), mientras el ministro de Exteriores de India, S.Jaishankar (derecha); el de Sudáfrica, Ronald Lamola (2do izda); el de Irán, Abbas Araghchi (izda), y …
· Sheikh Saaliq
Iran's national football team given public send-off ahead of FIFA World Cup
Thousands gathered in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Wednesday for a state send-off for the national football team due to take part in the FIFA World Cup next month.
· AfricaNews