#american-empire — Public Fediverse posts
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Iran war live: Iran says it will unveil Hormuz toll mechanism soon | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/5/16/iran-war-live-lebanon-israel-extend-truce-tehran-ready-for-more-us-talks- Israeli strikes hit Lebanese cities of Tyre and Nabatieh; casualties reported
- Diplomacy or coercion: Iran wants to see which path the US will take
- Iran has no choice but to ‘use all its cards’ with the Strait of Hormuz
- Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon kill husband and wife
- WATCH: More than one million Lebanese forced from homes by Israel -
Threatened indictment of Raúl Castro ratchets up US pressure on Cuba | Cuba | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/15/raul-castro-indictment-cuba-trump -
Iran war live: Lebanon, Israel extend truce; Tehran ready for more US talks | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/5/16/iran-war-live-lebanon-israel-extend-truce-tehran-ready-for-more-us-talks- Israeli warplanes, artillery attack towns in southern Lebanon
- LISTEN: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension, Trump completes China trip
- FBI thanks US envoy to Ankara for arrest of Kataib Hezbollah suspect
- Palestinian killed by Israeli forces in Jenin -
Shaky truce between Israel and Lebanon extended for 45 days, US says | Lebanon | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/15/israel-and-lebanon-agree-ceasefire-extension-us-saysVery biased article, as is to be expected:
"Israel has been pounding Lebanon and invaded its south in response to fire from Hezbollah...."
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Iran war live: Uncertainty over US-Tehran talks, Israel hits Lebanon | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/5/15/iran-war-live-trumps-visit-to-china-shadowed-by-conflict-with-tehran- Israel targets top Hamas leader in Gaza air strike
- UN says Israeli army impeding peacekeepers in southern Lebanon
- WATCH: Trump says deals made after talks with China’s President Xi
- Hezbollah launches drone and rocket attacks on Israeli forces
- UAE condemns Iranian attacks; reiterates right to ‘respond to any threat’ -
Top US admiral: Strikes severely degraded Iran’s military, defence | US-Israel war on Iran | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/5/15/top-us-admiral-strikes-severely-degraded-irans-military-defenceSo basically, he is contradicting US intelligence.
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Iran war live: Trump’s visit to China shadowed by conflict with Tehran | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/5/15/iran-war-live-trumps-visit-to-china-shadowed-by-conflict-with-tehran- ‘Fire and water’: Xi warns Taiwan issue could trigger conflict
- China lays out key position points on ‘Iran situation’
- Israel issues forced displacement orders for five towns, villages in south Lebanon
- Israel says soldier killed ‘during combat’ in south Lebanon -
CIA director has met officials in Havana for talks, Cuba claims | Cuba | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/14/cia-director-has-met-officials-in-havana-for-talks-cuba-claimsWow, I love how the headline casts huge doubt with "claims". Biased much?
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Iran war live: Chinese vessels allowed to sail Hormuz as Trump meets Xi | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/5/14/iran-war-live-tehran-slams-collusion-as-netanyahu-secretly-visits-uae- US hosts third round of Israel-Lebanon talks as ceasefire deadline nears
- Lebanese people hope for an end to violence as diplomatic efforts continue
- WATCH: BRICS meeting overshadowed by war on Iran
- Trump says Xi offered to help open Strait of Hormuz
- Saudi Arabia reportedly pushing for Middle East ‘non-aggression pact’ -
US judge halts sanctions targeting UN rapporteur Albanese | Al Mayadeen English
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/us-judge-halts-sanctions-targeting-un-rapporteur-albanese"US District Judge Richard Leon issued a preliminary injunction on Wednesday, halting sanctions introduced by Washington in July 2025 against the Italian legal expert. The measures had been imposed after Albanese publicly criticized US policy regarding the Israeli war on Gaza and supported efforts linked to accountability measures against Israeli officials"
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Iran warns US against weapon transit through Strait of Hormuz | Al Mayadeen English
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/iran-warns-us-against-weapon-transit-through-strait-of-hormu"The spokesman also suggested that the enhanced control over the strait could generate revenues for Iran equivalent to up to twice the country’s oil income, underscoring the economic as well as strategic importance of the waterway."
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Iran war live: Tehran slams ‘collusion’ as Netanyahu ‘secretly’ visits UAE | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/5/14/iran-war-live-tehran-slams-collusion-as-netanyahu-secretly-visits-uae- Israeli military says alarm sirens activated in country’s south
- LISTEN: Israel-UAE relations, Trump arrives in China
- What’s going on in the occupied West Bank?
- Nine injured as Israeli air strikes, artillery hit multiple Lebanese towns -
Trump administration offers $100m in aid to Cuba in exchange for reform | Donald Trump News | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/13/trump-administration-offers-100m-in-aid-to-cuba-in-exchange-for-reformSo, blackmail of sorts, in order o get Cuba to go capitalist:
"But the $100m comes with strings: namely, that Cuba’s government commits to Trump-approved changes."
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Cartel corruption claims push US-Mexico relations to breaking point | Mexico | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/13/cartel-corruption-claims-push-us-mexico-relations-to-breaking-point"Despite Trump’s constant threats, Sheinbaum had kept a calm demeanor for months – denying that there would be any kind of US presence in Mexico even as she repeatedly bowed to Washington’s wishes. In the last year, the Mexican government has transferred nearly 100 cartel members to face justice in the US."
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Iran war live: Tehran vows ‘no retreat’; Netanyahu says he met UAE leader | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/5/13/iran-war-live-trump-travels-to-china-as-conflict-with-tehran-looms-large- Strait belongs to Iran, Iran’s VP says, dismissing further debate on the issue
- Netanyahu made ‘secret visit’ to the UAE during war with Iran
- Hamas official criticises Gaza board rep for ignoring Israeli ceasefire breaches, aid blockages
- Gaza Board of Peace envoy says ‘ceasefire’ holding but ‘far from perfect’ -
Venezuela Condemns UN Secretary-General’s Lack of Impartiality in Statements About US Invasion – Orinoco Tribune
https://orinocotribune.com/venezuela-condemns-un-secretary-generals-lack-of-impartiality-in-statements-about-us-invasion/'“In Venezuela, to be honest, we witnessed a military operation against Maduro, but I have the impression that there was significant complicity within the Venezuelan political system,” Guterres stated.'
Certainly possible - maybe even likely. given that Venezuela is now pretty much a puppet state.
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'Israel' worried Trump may strike 'bad deal' with Iran: CNN | Al Mayadeen English
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/-israel--worried-trump-may-strike--bad-deal--with-iran--cnn'“The primary concern is that Trump will grow tired of talks and cut a deal – any deal – with last-minute concessions,” one Israeli official told CNN.
According to one source cited in the report, Israeli officials believe that Iran’s missile program and the issue of allied regional forces are “probably off the table” in the ongoing negotiations.'
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US intelligence says Iran restored most military capabilities: NYT | Al Mayadeen English
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/us-intelligence-says-iran-restored-most-military-capabilitie"US intelligence assessments also reportedly found that Iran still possesses around 70% of its mobile missile launchers and approximately 70% of its pre-war missile stockpile, including ballistic missiles capable of targeting countries across the region."
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Iran says US threats and provocations obstruct end to war | Al Mayadeen English
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/iran-says-us-threats-and-provocations-obstruct-end-to-war"Araghchi stressed that the current tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are primarily the result of the US-Israeli military aggression against Iran and subsequent repeated violations of the ceasefire through the continued blockade of Iranian ports."
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Iran war live: Trump travels to China as conflict with Tehran looms large | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/5/13/iran-war-live-trump-travels-to-china-as-conflict-with-tehran-looms-large- Chinese supertanker reported to be transiting Strait of Hormuz
- LISTEN: US Defense Secretary Hegseth asks for $1.5 trillion budget
- Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel
- Photos: Israeli strikes hit ambulance crews in southern Lebanon
-Israel says ‘suspicious aerial target’ intercepted in south Lebanon -
Iran war live: Tehran says ‘finger on the trigger’ but seeks enduring peace | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/5/12/iran-war-live-trump-slams-iranian-proposal-as-ceasefire-hangs-by-a-thread- WATCH – Israel killing at least one child a week in occupied West Bank – UN
- Lebanese president offers condolences after paramedics killed in Israeli attack
- ‘China must exert pressure on all sides to reach deal’
- Pakistan foreign minister discusses mediation efforts with Chinese counterpart -
UAE’s secret attack on Iran risks drawing Gulf states into the war | United Arab Emirates | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/12/uae-secret-attack-iran-risks-gulf-states-regional-conflict -
WSJ report: UAE conducted secret strikes on Iran during war | Al Mayadeen English
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/wsj-report--uae-conducted-secret-strikes-on-iran-during-war"The United Arab Emirates secretly carried out bombings against Iran during the war waged by the Israeli occupation and the United States on the Islamic Republic, marking a significant and previously undisclosed escalation in Gulf involvement in the war."
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Iran war live: Trump slams Iranian proposal as ceasefire hangs by a thread | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/5/12/iran-war-live-trump-slams-iranian-proposal-as-ceasefire-hangs-by-a-thread- UN official warns of ‘massive humanitarian crisis’ if Hormuz remains closed
- Israeli politician threatens university students over Nakba event
- WATCH: Trump says ceasefire on ‘life support’ after rejecting Iran’s latest proposal
- NYT report on sexual violence against Palestinians draws Israel’s ire -
Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire with Tehran ‘on massive life support’ | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/5/11/iran-war-live-trump-slams-tehrans-reply-israel-kills-2-medics-in-lebanon- ‘High likelihood of escalation’ amid stalled US, Iran talks
- Lebanese families face ‘overwhelming anxiety, grief, depression’: NGO
- Israeli drone strike kills two in south Lebanon
- WATCH: Lebanese civil defence worker captures moment of Israeli strike
- Israeli strike on health centre in south Lebanon kills at least one