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Iran's military cuts off Khamenei from own govt, tightens grip over state functions - Report

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly assumed control over key state functions, sidelining President Masoud Pezeshkian and pushing him into a "complete political deadlock" as the military tightens its grip on the country's core centres of power, according to multiple reports. The IRGC has blocked presidential appointments and…

The Times of India

Qatar backs ceasefire as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad

Qatar has urged diplomacy on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran talks, warning prolonged tensions risk wider global fallout, particularly if disruption in the Strait of Hormuz affects energy flows and markets.

Euronews

UN Says Iran War Spending by Trump Admin Could Have Funded Aid to Save Almost 90 Million Lives Around the World

Independent analyses suggests daily spending has now reached about $2bn, with long-term costs potentially reaching into the trillions

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Dollar Climbs on Strong US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.09%. The dollar is climbing today on a stronger-than-expected US Mar retail sales and Mar pending home sales reports. The dollar also has support on signs that Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh will support an independent Fed and prioritize low inflation....

Barchart

With the US-Iran ceasefire about to expire, could Trump put boots on the ground?

The US has deployed more forces since the truce and senior Iranians seem to be relishing the prospect of the fight

The Guardian - UK

Trump to read Bible passage at event one week after posting AI image of himself as Jesus

In a statement ahead of the event, Trump said the Bible-reading marathon was a celebration of America 250 because it acknowledged America’s ‘Biblical foundations’

The Independent UK

Israel pauses for Memorial Day, a public day for mourning in the shadow of war

Israelis have marked the country’s annual Memorial Day, a somber day of reflection with ceremonies and sirens

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Stocks Supported by Signs Iran Will Attend Peace Talks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.80%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.25%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Chinese President Xi Jinping Makes Direct Comment on Strait of Hormuz

Chinese President Xi Jinping directly addressed the issue involving the Strait of Hormuz, urging the US and Iran to keep it open.

International Business Times

Trump wants $1.5tn for the Pentagon – and cuts to healthcare and housing

The president’s proposed $445bn increase in military spending would batter popular domestic programs as millions struggle

The Guardian - US

Trump Says U.S. Is Going To 'End Up With a Great Deal' With Iran As New Talks Loom: 'I Think They Have No Choice'

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he thinks his administration is "going to end up with a great deal" with Iran as delegations appear to head for a new round of talks in Pakistan.

International Business Times

'Release these women': Trump's offer to Iran for 'good start to negotiations' after military warning

US President Donald Trump urged Iran to release eight women that it reportedly preapres to execute, saying that it would be a "great start to our negotiations". This comes after Trump warned that the US was ready to "go militarily" as Iran talks in Pakistan remains in limbo.

The Times of India

Trump is ready to resume bombing Iran if negotiation talks stall: ‘the military is raring to go’

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The Independent UK

Tucker Carlson says he regrets backing Donald Trump and is ‘tormented by it’

Podcaster admits he ‘misled’ supporters as his rift with the US president deepens over the Iran war

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The Independent UK

Trump boasts ‘I would have won Vietnam very quickly’ ... despite getting ‘bone spur’ excuse to avoid draft

Trump received five deferments to avoid mandatory military service during the Vietnam War

The Times of India

'China helping prop up Iran's regime': Nikki Haley says ship seized by US linked to chemical shipments for missiles

The Chinese vessel seized by the United States in Strait of Hormuz was headed to Iran to help "prop-up" the regime, claimed Indian-American politician Nikki Haley on Tuesday. China, however, denied the claim and said that the ship seized was a "foreign container" vessel.

International Business Times

Oil Spikes Due To Iran War Have Added More Than $100 To Long-Haul Flight Tickets In Europe: Study

Spikes in oil prices as a result of the Iran war has added more than $100 to tickets of long-haul flights in Europe, according to a new study.

International Business Times UK

'Ineffective Leader' Donald Trump Accused Of 'Losing The Plot' After Claiming Credit For Opening Strait He Helped Close

Donald Trump faces intense scrutiny following a scathing op-ed in The Hill calling for his immediate resignation.

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The Conversation

Who is calling the shots in Iran?

Following the last round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Iran’s foreign minister and negotiator Abbas Araghchi declared in a post on X on April 17 that the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open”. This came after he also signalled that his government could be flexible…

The Independent UK

AOC jokes that it’s better for Americans for Trump to stay out on the golf course

New York Democrat argues president should spend more time on the links, not less, citing a Wall Street Journal story alleging he was kept away from a crucial Iran briefing because of his erratic temperament

International Business Times

JD Vance Expected To Fly To Pakistan For New Round Of Iran Talks As End Of Ceasefire Looms: Report

Vice President JD Vance is expected to fly to Pakistan on Tuesday to take part in a new round of talks with Iran as the end of the ceasefire between the countries loom, according to a new report.

The Independent UK

US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says

The Defense Department says U.S. forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia

The Conversation

NATO’s internal cohesion is being threatened (again) – but in pushing for support on Iran, Trump may risk eroding US influence on the alliance

Soon after the Israeli-U.S. war in Iran began on Feb. 28, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump called upon NATO allies to help support the effort. The response of European leaders was at first mixed. Some, like the United Kingdom, offering limited or qualified support. Others — chief among them Spain…

The Independent UK

Trump accuses Iran of breaching ceasefire agreement ‘numerous times’

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The Independent UK

Macron to press Lebanon ceasefire and sovereignty in Paris talks

French President Emmanuel Macron is to reaffirm France’s commitment to the ceasefire in Lebanon and support for the country's territorial integrity

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