European leaders see Trump's troop drawdown from Germany as new proof they must go it alone - AP News

European leaders see Trump's troop drawdown from Germany as new proof they must go it alone  AP News

Trump says US to help ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz as tanker hit by projectiles - Reuters

Trump says US to help ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz as tanker hit by projectiles  Reuters

European leaders converge on Armenia as Russia looks on

Two European summits are being held in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the region.

Iran Threatens Ships Over Trump Plan to Break Iran’s Blockade

A senior Iranian military official warned that any vessel that tries to cross the Strait of Hormuz without permission would be “at risk.”

By Aaron Boxerman and Sanam Mahoozi

Trump Hormuz Plan Leaves Shipowners Guessing as Attacks Persist - Bloomberg.com

Trump Hormuz Plan Leaves Shipowners Guessing as Attacks Persist  Bloomberg.com

Trump Has an IRA to Sell You - WSJ

Trump Has an IRA to Sell You  WSJ

Is the US truly resilient to the energy market strife?

‘Somewhat counterintuitive’ indeed

'Taiwan has become essential for the world's future,' says François Wu, deputy foreign minister

Two weeks before US President Donald Trump is due to visit Beijing, on May 14 and 15, Taiwanese Deputy Foreign Minister François Wu Chih-chung emphasized Taiwan's increasingly strategic position and the 'useful' global role it can play.

Shipping bosses nervous over Trump plan to guide vessels from strait of Hormuz

US president gave no details on how operation would work as Iran says it will attack any armed force entering waterway Middle East crisis – live updates The US has launched an operation to “guide” ships trapped in the Gulf by the Iran war through a southern route of the Strait of Hormuz, even as Tehran insisted that any such transits would have to be coordinated with its armed forces. The scheme was announced as “Project Freedom” on Sunday night by Donald Trump on his social media page, whe...

By Julian Borger in Jerusalem

Trump says U.S. will 'guide' stranded ships through the Strait. And, key Senate races to watch

President Trump announced that the U.S will "guide" stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. And, Democrats face an uphill battle to gain Senate control. Here are the key races to watch.

By Brittney Melton

War preparations under way in Iran as Hormuz tensions with US escalate

Amid stalled talks and sparring over key waterway, Iranian media say US warship struck, but Washington denies incident.

Working-class man visits Europe, experiences immediate disaster

David Hookstead traveled to Europe, and experienced some wild moments, including closes calls and a medical disaster on the flight back to the United States.

U.S. military denies Iran's claim it struck U.S. warship in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has blocked tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. and Israel started the war in late February, resulting in supply and price shocks.

Zelenskyy and von der Leyen discuss potential drone deal with EU

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Yerevan, Armenia, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday 4 May.

By Ulyana Krychkovska

Wall Street dips, oil prices rise on reports of strike on US Navy vessel near Iran

Wall Street dipped and oil prices jumped early on Monday on conflicting reports of a strike by Iran on a US Navy vessel outside the Strait of Hormuz. Futures for the S&P 500 were down 0.2 per cent before the opening bell, while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.5 per cent. Nasdaq futures dipped 0.1 per cent. Oil prices initially jumped 5 per cent on the news that a US ship had been hit, but is now trading between 2 per cent and 3 per cent higher after the US military denied ...

By Associated Press

EPC summit: Europe has 'gotten the message' from Trump

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Europe has "gotten the message" that Donald Trump was disappointed over the reluctance to join the Iran war. Rutte was speaking at a meeting of European leaders in Armenia.

US to 'guide' stranded ships from Hormuz: What we know about 'Project Freedom'

The United States said Monday it is ready to “guide” commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz in a new effort to end the blockade wreaking havoc on the global economy. The U.S.-led Joint Maritime Information Center advised ships to cross the strait in Oman’s waters, saying it had set up an “enhanced security area.” The American military has said the initiative might involve guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 aircraft and 15,000 service members but has not specified what kind of ass...

By FRANCE24

Oil prices climb after disputed report of Iran strike on U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz

Oil is off to a volatile start to the week on a disputed report of a strike on a U.S. Navy ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

By Barbara Kollmeyer

Trump says ‘Project Freedom’ will guide ‘innocent bystander’ ships through Strait of Hormuz

Thousands of U.S. troops and dozens of aircraft are to be deployed to assist in the effort - Iran has already threatened retaliation

By Oisin Mcilroy

Trump’s pressure, partisan tactics, and Black‑voter suppression: The all-out battle for the November midterms

Republicans are rushing to implement the Supreme Court ruling that curtailed minority rights before the November vote. ‘It will be the least free and fair election in decades,’ says one expert

By Iker Seisdedos García

Dubai's main airport is ramping up flights after traffic slumped 66% in March

Dubai's main airport is ramping up flights after traffic slumped in March. Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images Dubai is trying to get its air travel industry back on its feet. Dubai Airports said it was ramping up flights now that the UAE airspace is "fully restored." Traffic at the international airport dropped 66% in March after the Iran war unfolded. Dubai's air travel is on the mend. Dubai Airports, which manages Dubai International Airport (DXB) and the smaller Al Maktoum Internatio...

U.S. denies Iran report that naval ship was hit by missiles

The developments added to tensions, hours after Trump said the U.S. will help ships stranded in the Persian Gulf transit the strait

By Bloomberg News

UAE says it is discussing currency swap line with US

US military refutes reports of its ship being hit in the Strait of Hormuz

The recent developments come hours after Donald Trump said that the US will help ships stranded in the Persian Gulf transit the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran says it turns back US warship from Strait of Hormuz, US official denies missile strike - The Straits Times

Iran says it turns back US warship from Strait of Hormuz, US official denies missile strike  The Straits Times

Two missiles hit US Navy ship near Strait of Hormuz, forcing it to turn back - report

The ship reportedly turned back after being hit.

2 US merchant ships have successfully transited through Strait of Hormuz: US military

WASHINGTON - Two US commercial ships have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command said Monday, as it is supporting an operation to restore freedom of navigation through the crucial waterway. CENTCOM made the announcement in a social media post, after President Donald Trump said the previous day that on Monday, "Middle East time," the US would kick off "Project Freedom," a mission to guide ships, stranded by the US-Israeli war against Iran, out of the effectively chok

By The Korea Herald

UAE Says Iran Launched Drone Attack on ADNOC Tanker In Strait of Hormuz

"Using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool of economic coercion or blackmail represents acts of piracy" the foreign ministry said.

Opinion: 'How Pakistan became the ultimate peacemaker between the US and Iran'

The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran in late February without the United Nations Security Council’s authorisation. The strikes were in violation of international law, the United Nations Charter, and the principles of “Just War” — a theory that provides a framework for determining whether a war is morally justifiable. The consequences of the US and Israel’s actions included a potential collapse of the international order and immeasurable harm to the global economy. The United Nations con...

By none@none.com (Jawad Sohrab Malik)

National Memorial Day Concert To Mark 250th Anniversary Of U.S.

Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise will return to host the National Memorial Day Concert on May 24 on PBS, including a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The event, on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol, is marking its 37th year. Noah Wyle will present a tribute to militiamen and citizen […]

By Ted Johnson

NATO chief says Europeans have ‘gotten message’ from Trump

European nations have “gotten the message” from U.S. President Donald Trump and are now ensuring that agreements on the use of military bases are being implemented, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday. Trump has accused some NATO nations of not doing enough to support the United States in the Iran war. In a […]

Macron calls for coordinated reopening of Hormuz as US initiative draws doubts

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged for a “coordinated” reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that a newly announced US-led initiative lacks clarity and risks further tension in an already volatile region.

By RFI

Iran warns US to keep out of Strait of Hormuz after Trump pledges help for stranded ships

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Monday, 4 May 2026

Regional * Armenia is hosting the 8th European Political Community Summit today. It will be co-chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President of the EU Council António Costa. Leaders from nearly 50 countries have visited Yerevan for the summit. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will sit out the summit, and Turkey will be represented by Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz, while Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev will attend online. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit marks the first time a

By OC Media

NATO chief says Trump disappointed in Europe over Iran response

The U.S. president had accused European countries of ignoring his requests to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Israel went to war with Iran.

Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump

Europeans have "heard" US President Donald Trump's message of frustration over the Iran war and are "stepping up", NATO chief Mark Rutte said after the US announced it would withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany.

Trump says US will start a project to 'guide' stranded ships out of Hormuz from Monday

It comes a day after Trump said he'd likely reject the latest Iranian proposal because "they have not paid a big enough price".

China invokes anti-sanctions law to counter US blacklisting of refiners

Vatican confirms Pope Leo will meet Rubio on Thursday

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 4 - The Vatican on Monday official confirmed reports that Pope Leo will meet United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday. It said the audience will take place at the Apostolic Palace at 11:30. (ANSA). Read article...

By ANSA

Iran claims it turned back US warship from Strait of Hormuz; Washington denies missile strike

Iran claimed on Monday it had forced a US warship to retreat from the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington denied reports that the vessel had been struck by Iranian missiles, in the latest flashpoint over the blocked waterway. Iran’s navy said it had prevented “American-Zionist” warships from entering the strait by issuing a “swift and […]

By Newsroom

The 9 at 9: Monday

HSE falling short of health and safety targets, Taoiseach at European summit and Trump says US to guide ships through Hormuz

U.S. Moves to Block Chinese Labs From Certifying Electronics - Caixin Global

U.S. Moves to Block Chinese Labs From Certifying Electronics  Caixin Global

Iran warns will attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump announces escort plan

TEHRAN - Iran's military warned on Monday that US forces would be attacked if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump said the United States would begin escorting ships through the waterway.

Dubai Airports to ramp up DXB flights as UAE airspace reopens - Gulf News

Dubai Airports to ramp up DXB flights as UAE airspace reopens  Gulf News

Trump vows to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz as Iran rejects ‘pirate’ US plan - News24

Trump vows to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz as Iran rejects ‘pirate’ US plan  News24

Macron urges ‘coordinated reopening’ of Hormuz by US, Iran - Arab News

Macron urges ‘coordinated reopening’ of Hormuz by US, Iran  Arab News

Dubai Airports scaling up operations as UAE airspace restored, CEO says

Air traffic returns to normal ​after precautionary measures introduced at start of US-Iran war, were lifted

By Reuters

Trump says US to help ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz as tanker hit by projectiles - Khaleej Times

Trump says US to help ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz as tanker hit by projectiles  Khaleej Times

Pentagon Hails Two US Merchant Ships Safely Exiting Strait, As Iran Vows Attack On US Navy Entering Hormuz

Pentagon Hails Two US Merchant Ships Safely Exiting Strait, As Iran Vows Attack On US Navy Entering Hormuz Summary CENTCOM hails two US merchant ships exiting Hormuz Strait safely in "first step". Iran insists Hormuz is under its control & says it targeted & struck a US Navy vessel, which the Pentagon/Central Command has denied. Trump announced Sunday US will 'help free up' ships stuck in Hormuz Strait through Project Freedom. Iran has in response issued a "redefined the cont...

By Tyler Durden

Iran blocks US warship from Hormuz as CENTCOM denies strikes

Iran on Monday reportedly targeted a U.S. warship trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, forcing it to turn back, a claim quickly disputed by the U.S. Central Command. A senior Ira...

US Transfers Crew of Seized Iranian Ship to Pakistan - Tempo.co English

US Transfers Crew of Seized Iranian Ship to Pakistan  Tempo.co English

Iran War: Peak Chaos as Trump Announces “Humanitarian” Convoy to Enter Strait to Free Trapped Ship, Soon Walked Back by Officialdom; Negotiations Reported as Collapsing as Iran Toughens Position; UAE Enters War

Today's Iran war news: Trump carries on with his signature chaos-making, but not necessarily to his advantage.

By Yves Smith

Iran military says US forces will be attacked if they enter Strait of Hormuz - The Daily Star

Iran military says US forces will be attacked if they enter Strait of Hormuz  The Daily Star

Zelensky arrives at European Political Community summit

President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived at the European Political Community summit, which begins today in Yerevan.

15 Seasons Later, The Best British Detective Series Ever Is Finally Taking Over America

The latest season of a beloved and long-running British detective series filmed in Guadeloupe, is taking the United States by storm after 15 seasons.

By Matthew Biggin

Defence minister calls for “cool heads” over US troop withdrawal

Dutch defence minister Dilan Yesilgöz has called for “cool heads” in the wake of US president Donald Trump’s threat to...

By Robin Pascoe

Iran hits US warship in Hormuz missile attack — Report

Iran’s Fars news agency claims a missile attack on an Iran US warship in the Strait of Hormuz, a report the US military’s Central Command has denied. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-hits-us-warship-in-hormuz-missile-attack-report/

By Punch Newspapers

Iran threatens to attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump’s escort plan

Iran's military warned on Monday that US forces would be attacked if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump said the United States would help guide ships through the waterway. The post Iran threatens to attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump’s escort plan appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Oil prices jumped up to 5% after Iran’s claims of a strike on a US warship

Brent rally eases after U.S. officials deny incident near Strait of Hormuz The post Oil prices jumped up to 5% after Iran’s claims of a strike on a US warship appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Iran issues maps claiming control over Strait of Hormuz - rudaw.net

Iran issues maps claiming control over Strait of Hormuz  rudaw.net

US Congressional Committee Describes Ceuta, Melilla as ‘Located in Moroccan Territory’

A committee of the United States House of Representatives has formally described Ceuta and Melilla as Spanish-administered cities “located in Moroccan territory,” marking what appears to be the first time a legislative body in Washington has cast explicit doubt on Madrid’s sovereignty over the two historically Moroccan enclaves. The post US Congressional Committee Describes Ceuta, Melilla as ‘Located in Moroccan Territory’ appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Adil Faouzi

Trump says US to ‘guide’ stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz

The United States says it will on Monday begin trying to free merchant ships stranded by Iran's closure of the key shipping channel, the Strait of Hormuz, since the start of the war.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Kobakhidze Attends EPC Summit in Yerevan

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze is attending the eighth European Political Community (EPC) summit in Yerevan on May 4. Georgian Dream Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili and Government Administration Head Levan Zhorzholiani are accompanying him. The summit brings together about 50 leaders from across the continent. Among them are Ukrainian President …

By Civil.ge

Two missiles hit US Navy vessel after it ignored Iran's warning: Report - PressTV

Two missiles hit US Navy vessel after it ignored Iran's warning: Report  PressTV

U.S. announces maritime security mission in Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian warnings

U.S. CENTCOM announced the maritime “Project Freedom” operation as Iran cautions against foreign military presence. The United States has announced a new military-backed maritime security operation aimed at ensuring passage… (The post U.S. announces maritime security mission in Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian warnings is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Farah AlSharif

Iran warns US Navy to stay clear of Hormuz - thecitizen.co.tz

Iran warns US Navy to stay clear of Hormuz  thecitizen.co.tz

The withdrawal of American troops from Germany was "expected" (German minister) - Seneweb

The withdrawal of American troops from Germany was "expected" (German minister)  Seneweb