Trump: between the announcement and the impotence of escorting ships in the strait On May 3rd, Donald Trump announced on his social media that he had ordered the U.S. to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Hours later, Iran announced it had fired two missiles at an

Araghchi’s visit to Beijing on May 6—just a week before the Xi–Trump summit—signals that Iran may have moved to the center of US-China strategic bargaining. There is a real possibility that the mid-May meeting will not only further stabilize Sino-US bilateral ties under top-level

There has been this worry in China that US could escalate the war after Trump went to Beijing, insinuating that China has supported it, to muddy Iran’s relations with China (much like claims that Riyadh has asked US to finish the job). Araghchi’s visit to Beijing may be intended

Absolute disaster for Washington. General Kane confirms Iran has attacked US forces over ten times since the fake ceasefire began. He also admits over a thousand commercial vessels are completely trapped in the Gulf. The Trump administration has absolutely zero strategy.

🇮🇷🇦🇪 Iran Fires Missiles and Drones at the UAE, Day 2 This was moments after a member from Iran’s Ebrahim Azizi posted an hourglass emoji. The UAE Ministry of Defense confirmed its air defense systems are actively intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones

And now not a single USAF tanker is airborne, a rare event these days. It comes after two tankers squawked 7700 emergency this afternoon, this is possibly related.

HORMUZ SHOWDOWN: WILL THE USS BUSH BE THE FIRST US CARRIER SUNK? The situation in the Strait of Hormuz grows more dangerous by the hour. Everything points to a massive clash between the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and the United States along with Israel. The USS George William

Today, two U.S. destroyers transited the strait into the Persian Gulf without being harassed by the Iranians. It’s possible they will anchor in the Emirates to reinforce anti-aircraft defenses. And why didn't Iran stop these vessels? Because, by all indications, there is an

We now know that at least two Air Force tankers suddenly broadcast an emergency signal over the Gulf this morning. Shortly after an Airforce Search and Rescue team was deployed and *ALL* 30 other tankers were grounded. It seems *very* likely that Iran shot down two US tankers.

A lot of people are disillusioned by the fact that two American destroyers crossed the strait today and were confirmed in Tom Bike post. Backroom deals are common in wars, and they are kept hidden precisely because they can undermine the support of those who make them. History

The US said Tuesday that 51 vessels attempting to enter or exit Iranian ports have been directed to turn around or return to port under its naval blockade. “As of today, 51 vessels have been directed to turn around or return to port in order to stop commercial ships from

🇮🇷🇦🇪 UAE ATTACK A FALSE FLAG TO FRAME IRAN? After the IRGC Statement and this post from a member of Iran's Parliament, Ebrahim Azizi, saying FALSE FLAG after the UAE attacks, something is weird. ALSO, Israeli Kan News Network reported that the United Arab Emirates told the

The IRGC released a new map of ​the strait ​with ⁠an expanded Iranian area of ⁠control. claiming maritime authority over a zone stretching from Qeshm Island to Umm al-Quwain in the west, and from Mount Mobarak to Fujairah in the east. That includes UAE territorial waters. It

The spokesperson for #Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters firmly denied recent reports by the UAE Ministry of Defense alleging Iranian missile or drone launches against the United Arab Emirates, stating that no such operations have taken place in recent days. The

Breaking. China will fully support Iran for their right to defend against any foreign power. Iran-China Joint Statement Equation is changing so fast. Russia is supposed to issue a statement in Irans’ favour once Araghchi returns from China tomorrow.

⭕️⚡️UKMTO reports a Container ship was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. (1h30 ago) Interestingly, for the first time they didn't disclose the location of the incident. I guess they don't want to embarass CENTCOM & their new "safe route".

۰۰:۰۸/ ۱۶ اردیبهشت اطلاعاتی از آماده باش گسترده در رژیم و باز شدن پناهگاه ها وجود دارد.

💢 Rubio Says “Epic Fury” Is Over, Calls War Powers Act “Unconstitutional” 🔹Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. considers “Operation Epic Fury” concluded and claimed Washington achieved all of its objectives, while saying Trump prefers a deal with Iran that would

Sixty-Seventh Day (3): Trump wrestles with the windmills of Hormuz.. and Tehran shoots down the "Israeli ultimatum" with missiles and Pakistani messages! — Talal Nahle Strategic and Geopolitical Assessment (Tuesday - May 5, 2026 | Evening updates of the 67th day of the war): We

Third: Lebanon.. The "Meat Grinder" of the Merkava and Namer (The Fall of the Israeli Strategy in the South) * The Documented Daily Bleeding: Hezbollah's targeting today of 3 Merkava tanks, two bulldozers (D9), a Namer vehicle, a helicopter, and troop gatherings in Al-Bayyada