Ceasefire on 'life support', Trump says, as he rejects 'stupid' Iranian peace offer US President Donald Trump pushed back against what he called a "stupid" and "garbage" peace proposal from Iran on Monday, and told reporters at the White House that the ceasefire in place since early last month is on "life support". Yet his administration could still secure an agreement despite repeated setbacks, he added. "I think its very possible. Ive had a deal with them four or five times; they change their ..

Qatar, Kuwait urge diplomacy to sustain US-Iran ceasefire Qatars prime minister and Kuwaits foreign minister have called for continued diplomacy to prevent renewed escalation in the US-Israeli war on Iran. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani and Sheikh Jarrah Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah discussed regional developments, including the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, according to a statement from the Qatari foreign ministry. The two officials highlighted efforts aimed at ..

Narenda Modi tells Indians to stop buying gold, work from home, as Iran war dents economy Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 05/11/2026 - 21:42 The prime minister's comments show how India's foreign exchange reserves are coming under pressure as a result of higher energy prices Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to his supporters during the swearing-in ceremony for Suvendu Adhikari, the newly-elected chief minister of West Bengal state, in Kolkata, on 9 May 2026 (Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP) Off ..

Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during Barcelona title parade Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal waved a Palestinian flag as Barcelona celebrated their La Liga title win with fans in the city. Players and coaching staff paraded through the streets on an open-top bus on Sunday, drawing large crowds. Footage shared online showed Yamal holding the flag as tens of thousands of supporters gathered to mark the clubs success. Spain has been among the most outspoken European critics of Israels war on ..

Iran speaker warns US must accept Tehran' rights or face failure after failure Irans parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has said there is no viable path forward without recognising the rights of the Iranian people, as set out in Tehrans 14-point proposal. Posting on X, Ghalibaf warned that alternative approaches would lead to continued setbacks, there is no alternative but to accept the rights of the Iranian people. Any other approach will be completely inconclusive; nothing but ..

US nuclear submarine docks in Gibraltar A US nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine has docked in Gibraltar, the US Navy said in a statement, as tensions with Iran continue to rise. The Navy confirmed the vessel's arrival on Sunday, describing the visit as a show of military reach and support for Nato allies. The statement followed comments by US President Donald Trump, who earlier dismissed Irans response to a proposed ceasefire as just unacceptable and warned the truce was unbelievably ..

Netanyahu condemns EU sanctions on settlers 'for living' in occupied West Bank Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus office has lashed out at new European Union sanctions targeting Israeli settlers, rejecting the measures as illegitimate. In a statement, the office condemned the move, saying sanctioning Jews for living" in the occupied West Bank is "unacceptable. Israel will always protect the rights of Jews to live in the heart of our ancestral homeland, the statement said, adding: The ..

Iran warns of well-deserved response to any aggression' Irans parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has warned that the countrys forces stand ready to respond to any attack, as tensions with the United States escalate. In a post on X, Ghalibaf said Irans armed forces are ready to deliver a well- deserved response to any aggression. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is on life support, renewing threats against the country. Mistaken strategy ..

Birmingham jury fails to convict pro-Palestine activist accused of supporting Hamas A jury was unable to convict a Palestinian activist who stands accused of supporting terrorism and encouraging support for a proscribed organisation - prompting a retrial. Majid Freeman, also known as Majid Novsarka, from Leicester, appeared before Birmingham Crown Court on charges related to posts he made on X and Instagram in 2023 and 2024 for a two-week trial. The activist faced charges of deliberately ..

World losing 100 million barrels a week of oil with Hormuz closed, Saudi Aramco chief says Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 05/11/2026 - 18:14 Amin Nasser says their is a disconnect between oil futures prices and physical reality, as he warns about 'demand rationing' Amin Hassan Nasser, CEO of oil giant Aramco, during the Saudi-US investment forum in Riyadh, on 13 May 2025 (Fayez Nureldine/AFP) Off Global oil markets are losing 100 million barrels every week that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, ..

Lithuania backs Strait of Hormuz mission with just 40 troops Lithuania has approved a plan to join an international mission to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the presidents office said. The State Defence Council, which includes the countrys top political and military leadership, signed off on sending up to 40 personnel, including troops and civilian defence staff, to take part in allied maritime operations in the strategic waterway. In a statement on Monday, the presidency said ..

After electoral collapse, UK Labour risks political oblivion Submitted by Tom Blackburn on Mon, 05/11/2026 - 15:40 A new leader may dislodge Starmer, only to discover that the social foundations underpinning the party machinery have permanently eroded A farm tractor features an image of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and anti-Labour Party messaging during a protest in London on 3 March 2026 (Brook Mitchell/AFP) Off After last weeks elections in England, Scotland and Wales, it wouldnt be ..

Trump says Iran deal very possible despite fragile ceasefire US President Donald Trump has said a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran remains within reach, even after warning that the ceasefire is on life support. Speaking to reporters, Trump insisted his administration could still secure an agreement, despite repeated setbacks. I think its very possible. Ive had a deal with them four or five times; they change their mind, he said, describing Irans leadership as very dishonourable. The comments ..

Tankers reportedly disable trackers to avoid attacks in Hormuz Three oil tankers carrying crude have passed through the Strait of Hormuz with their tracking systems switched off in an apparent effort to avoid potential Iranian attacks, according to a Reuters report citing shipping data from Kpler and LSEG. Two very large crude carriers, the Agios Fanourios I and the Kiara M, each transporting about 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude, exited the waterway on Sunday, the report said. Reuters ..

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran have dimmed after Donald Trump dismissed Irans latest response to the US peace proposal as totally unacceptable. Tehran insists the American plan amounted to surrender and is demanding guarantees against future attacks, while tensions continue to spill across the region. Israeli strikes in Lebanon are intensifying, oil prices are climbing sharply again and concerns are growing ..

Iran executes man accused of spying for CIA and Mossad Iran has executed a man accused of spying for the Central Intelligence Agency and Mossad, according to Iranian state-linked media reports. The judiciarys Mizan news outlet and Mehr News Agency identified the man as Erfan Shakourzadeh, saying he worked at a scientific organisation involved in satellite-related activities and was accused of transferring classified scientific information to foreign intelligence services. According to Reuters, ..

Iran says US has not issued World Cup visas for players The Iran Football Federation said the United States has yet to issue entry visas to members of Irans national football team ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup 2026. Federation president Mehdi Taj told Nasim TV that no player had yet received a visa and that the process was taking a very long time. Irans national team is preparing for a training camp in Trkiye lasting around 15 days later this week, while officials hope the issue will be ..

Brent crude climbs above $105 after Trump rejects Iran response Oil prices continued to rise after US President Donald Trump described Irans response to Washingtons proposal as unacceptable, fuelling concerns that the conflict could intensify further and continue disrupting energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures rose $4.16, or 4.11 percent, to $105.45 a barrel on Monday morning, while West Texas Intermediate crude climbed $4.38, or 4.59 percent, to $99.80 a barrel. ..

Gaza: Doctors Under Attack wins BAFTA award after BBC rejection The documentary Gaza: Doctors Under Attack won the current affairs award at the BAFTA Television Awards after previously being dropped by BBC and later broadcast by Channel 4. The film examines attacks on medical workers and healthcare facilities in the Gaza Strip during the war. Journalist Ramita Navia said during remarks following the award that the documentary represented the findings of our investigation, that the BBC paid for ..

Interceptor missiles launched from Kiryat Shmona after drone alert Israeli Channel 12 reported that two interceptor missiles were launched from Kiryat Shmona towards southern Lebanon after a suspicious aerial target was detected near the border area. The incident came amid continuing cross-border tensions and military operations between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli military later said it had intercepted a suspicious aerial target in the area where its forces are operating in southern ..

Multinational talks held on restoring navigation through Hormuz Defence ministers and representatives from more than 40 countries held talks on Monday regarding military contributions to a European-led mission to escort commercial vessels and restore maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions took place remotely amid growing tensions in the region and increasing concerns over the security of one of the worlds most important shipping routes. Officials said the meeting was the ..

Hegseth rejects senators claims US munitions are depleted US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth rejected claims by Democratic Senator Mark Kelly that American munitions stockpiles had been significantly depleted by the war involving Iran. Writing on X, Hegseth criticised Kelly, a retired Navy captain, accusing him of speaking publicly about what he described as a classified Pentagon briefing. The exchange followed Kellys interview with CBS News, in which the senator said the Pentagon had informed ..

Irans Araghchi holds talks with Dutch foreign minister Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with Dutch foreign minister Tom Berendsen to discuss bilateral ties and the latest regional and diplomatic developments, according to Iranian state media. IRIB said in a post on its Telegram channel that the two officials exchanged views on issues related to relations between Iran and the Netherlands as well as ongoing regional tensions. The conversation came hours after Araghchi ..

Iranian official says response based on regional consultations An Iranian official said Tehrans response to the American proposal to end the war was realistic and positive and focused on ending the conflict across the region, particularly in Lebanon, while resolving disputes with the United States, Al Jazeera reported. The official said the response included negotiations on the Strait of Hormuz, Irans nuclear programme and the complete lifting of sanctions. The official added that Tehrans reply ..

Crude prices surge on fears of escalating Iran conflict Oil prices rose sharply after US President Donald Trump rejected Irans response to Washingtons proposal aimed at ending the war, raising concerns about further escalation in the region. The gains also reflected fears over possible disruption to energy supplies and shipping routes linked to the Strait of Hormuz. The international benchmark, Brent crude, rose 2.69 percent to $104.01 a barrel by 23:36 GMT on Sunday, extending Fridays 1.23 ..

In photos: Mourners in Gaza bury their loved ones A boy mourns over the body of one of two Palestinian police officers reportedly killed earlier in the day in an Israeli airstrike on their vehicle. (Bashar Taleb/AFP) (Bashar Taleb/AFP) (Bashar Taleb/AFP)

Filmmakers slam BBC after Gaza documentary wins award despite being dropped Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sun, 05/10/2026 - 23:05 Award-winning film exposes Gaza war as BBC faces bias and censorship claims Palestinian men carry the bodies of children killed earlier in the day in an Israeli strike in Gaza City, during a funeral precession from Baptist Hospital to a cemetery, on July 2, 2025 (AFP) Off Filmmakers behind Gaza: Doctors Under Attack used their BAFTA TV Award win on Sunday to publicly ..