Trump Wanted the Oil Yesterday — Today He Will Leave It Behind
Trump told aides he'll end the war without reopening Hormuz — 24 hours after telling the FT he wants to take the oil, making this the sixth stated war aim in 31 days.
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An Iranian Drone Hit a Kuwaiti Supertanker in Dubai's Harbor
Iran struck the fully laden VLCC Al-Salmi at Dubai's anchorage just after midnight, starting a fire and raising oil spill fears — the war has now arrived in neutral waters.
Spain Became the First NATO Ally to Say No to the Iran War
Spain closed its airspace to all US military aircraft involved in the Iran war — the first NATO ally to formally restrict operations, and Rubio called it 'bragging.'
Three UN Peacekeepers Died in Lebanon in 24 Hours and Nobody Said Who Killed Them
Three Indonesian peacekeepers died in Lebanon in 24 hours — two by an explosion of 'undetermined origin' — and France demanded an emergency UNSC session.
Spain Closes Its Airspace to American Warplanes — The First NATO Ally Says No to the Iran War
Spain barred US warplanes from its airspace, the first NATO ally to formally restrict American combat operations over the Iran war.
Trump Threatens to Obliterate Iran's Energy Grid — X Calls It a War Crime. MSM Calls It Diplomacy.
Trump threatened to obliterate Iran's energy grid if no ceasefire — MSM called it leverage, X called it a war crime.
Iran Said Its Retaliation Will No Longer Be Proportional
Iran declared its retaliation against the US and Israel will be asymmetric and disproportionate, escalating through Hormuz and proxy networks.
The Philippines Has 45 Days of Fuel and the Brownouts Continue
The Philippines declared a national energy emergency with 45 days of fuel reserves as rolling brownouts disrupt daily life and a four-day workweek takes hold.
Cuba's Grid Collapsed Again and the War Reached a Third Continent
Cuba's national grid has collapsed three times in March, leaving 11 million people in recurring blackouts caused by the US oil blockade tied to the Iran war.
Iran War Day 31: 8,700 Dead, $590 Billion in Losses, No Authorization
The Iran war entered its 31st day Monday with an estimated 8,700 dead, $590B in economic losses, and still no Congressional authorization.
5,000 Marines and 82nd Airborne Paratroopers in Position Near Iran
Approximately 5,000 Marines from the 11th and 31st MEUs and soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division are deployed to the Iranian theater.
Israeli Anti-War Protests Grow as Police Crack Down in Tel Aviv
Anti-war protests continued across Israel Monday, with thousands rallying in Tel Aviv and 20+ cities despite police crackdowns and 18 arrests.
Pakistan's Mediation Role Undercut After Trump's Financial Times Interview
Pakistan's mediation efforts between the US and Iran were undermined Monday after Trump's FT interview floated seizing Iran's oil infrastructure.
Portugal Reviewing Airspace Arrangements After Spain's Closure to U.S. Military
Portugal is reviewing its airspace arrangements following Spain's closure to US military flights involved in the Iran war.
Belgian Parliament to Debate Airspace Restrictions for Iran War Flights
Belgium's parliament scheduled a debate on airspace restrictions for US military flights next week, following Spain's closure and growing European opposition.
France Requests Emergency UN Security Council Meeting After Peacekeeper Deaths
France requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting Monday after three UNIFIL peacekeepers were killed in southern Lebanon.
Saudi, Qatari, and Jordanian Leaders Meet in Jeddah to Condemn Iranian Civilian Strikes
Crown Prince MBS, Qatar's Emir, and Jordan's King Abdullah held a trilateral meeting in Jeddah condemning attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure.
South Korea Political Crisis Continues: Local Elections Loom as Post-Martial Law Divisions Deepen
South Korea's political turmoil continues 16 months after martial law, with local elections on June 3 shaping up as a referendum on President Lee Jae-myung.