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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned it will attack US sites and ships if Iranian tankers come under fire, following US strikes on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Washington awaits Tehran’s response to a proposed peace deal, while satellite images show an oil slick near Iran’s Kharg Island and violence continues on the Lebanon front.
The Israeli military announced fresh strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, including weapons depots, drone launch sites, and rocket launchers. Reports indicate over 15 targets were hit, with no casualties on the Israeli side.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez awarded UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese the Order of Civil Merit, recognizing her work on human rights in Gaza. The ceremony drew praise from supporters and criticism from detractors, highlighting divisions over Israel's military operations and international law.
Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev expressed disappointment over the IOC's decision to keep restrictions on Russian athletes while lifting them for Belarus, remaining optimistic about a return to international sports. He cited progress in wrestling and muaythai, and forecast that nearly all Russian athletes could be cleared by year's end.
Iranian officials have publicly rejected US President Donald Trump's assertions of infighting within Iran's leadership, with a high-profile meeting between President Masoud Pezeshkian and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei intended to project unity. Trump has canceled planned talks, citing confusion among Iranian leaders, while tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and a US naval blockade continue.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi discussed the Persian Gulf situation, emphasizing the need to prevent violence and protect civilian infrastructure. The call follows a visit by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko to Oman, where similar topics were addressed.
Israeli prosecutors have indicted a 36-year-old man for attacking a French Catholic nun in Jerusalem's Old City, an incident that drew widespread condemnation and highlighted rising tensions toward the Christian community in Israel. The suspect faces charges of assault motivated by hostility toward a religious group, with authorities and academic institutions denouncing the attack.
A French aircraft carrier is moving toward the Strait of Hormuz for a possible defensive mission, while Iran has warned European countries against sending warships to the region. Tensions remain high as Tehran reviews a US ceasefire proposal that President Trump called 'totally unacceptable.'
Guido Reichstadter, a 45-year-old anti-war protester, was arrested after a five-day occupation atop Washington's Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge to protest the war on Iran. The protest drew attention to the ongoing conflict and sparked debate over the effectiveness of non-violent direct action.
US forces struck an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman amid ongoing ceasefire tensions, while President Trump pushed for a deal to end the two-month war. Iran denies attacking a South Korean ship and accuses Washington of violating the truce, as diplomatic efforts continue through Pakistani mediation.
Israel has violated the Lebanon ceasefire with a targeted strike on Beirut, while US-Iran tensions escalate with an attack on an Iranian oil tanker and ongoing diplomacy over a potential peace deal.
An Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis killed a senior Hamas police officer and wounded at least 17 others, according to Palestinian medics and Hamas sources. The attack underscores the fragility of the October 2025 ceasefire, with ongoing Israeli strikes and disputes over casualty figures.
Syria's Interior Ministry announced the arrest of a cell allegedly linked to Hezbollah, accused of plotting to assassinate senior government officials. The ministry says the cell infiltrated from Lebanon after training. Hezbollah has denied the allegations as 'false'.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels to the Vatican for talks with Pope Leo XIV as President Trump renews criticism of the pontiff over Iran. The pope, who marks his first anniversary, denies supporting Tehran's nuclear ambitions and urges dialogue. The visit is seen as an effort to ease tensions between Washington and the Holy See.
Ambassadors from Lebanon and Israel are set to meet in Washington on May 6-7 to prepare for direct negotiations, with a proposed meeting of delegations on May 13-15. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has emphasized the country's pursuit of peace, not normalization, while both sides continue to navigate ceasefire terms and regional demands.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun may meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington amid US mediation, a move that could exacerbate internal Lebanese divisions, particularly with Hezbollah. Israel continues military operations in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire, with analysts questioning the likelihood and impact of such a summit.
Negotiations between Hamas and the Board of Peace over Gaza's disarmament have stalled, with sources describing the gaps as 'almost impossible to bridge.' Israel's security cabinet is set to discuss reviving fighting, while Hamas demands Israeli withdrawal and international guarantees before disarming.
The US and Iran exchanged attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington launching 'Project Freedom' to reopen the waterway and Tehran accusing the US of reckless military action. The UAE reported intercepting Iranian missiles and drones, while the US said it sank six Iranian boats. Both sides deny each other's accounts of the clashes.
The US and Iran exchanged fire over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, with Washington launching a naval operation to reopen the waterway and Tehran responding with attacks on ships and a UAE port. A fragile ceasefire appeared to be at risk as both sides reported strikes and denied the other's claims.
As talks between Israel and Hamas stall, defense sources are questioning the strategic framework that has guided Israel since October 7, 2023. The analysis explores the two failed assumptions of the pre-war concept and the need for a new approach beyond military tactics.