Iran International remains a great daily source. “Iran steps up repression as Tehran-Washington standoff continues,” Iran International, 5-31-26.
“Iran Update Special Report, May 31, 2026,” ISW, 5-31-26.
“Iran clears bombed tunnels, restores missile operations paused by US-Israeli strikes – report,” JPost 5-31-26.
I don’t think this will go anywhere with the Regime. “Trump Sends Tougher Terms to Iran for Peace Framework, Officials Say,” NYT, 5-30-26.
“Chinese military technology allowed Iran to shoot down US fighter jet during war – report,” JPost, 5-30-26. “According to NBC News, US investigators believe an American F-15E Strike Eagle jet that was shot down over southwestern Iran in April was likely hit by a Chinese-made shoulder-fired missile. … Both of the aircraft’s crew members had ejected safely. The pilot was rescued within hours, while the weapons-systems officer evaded capture in Iran’s Zagros Mountains before being recovered two days later, according to Pentagon accounts cited by NBC.”
“Qatar rejects Iran’s demand for unrestricted release of $12 billion in funds,” Iran International, 5-30-26.
“US says it disabled another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran,” AP, 5-30-26.
Notice that the military questioned the president’s authority. It is not that Iran has changed, this military-led status was hand-in-glove with the previous Supreme Leader for three decades. It is only with the absence of a supreme leader, a weak president, an absent religious class, and cornered leaders that the IRGC is really emboldened, taking on more and more power as it has been allowed to do so over the past 20 years especially. See “Internet partially restored in Iran following presidential order,” i-24, 5-26-26. “NetBlocks confirms early signs of life on digital networks after record-breaking 88-day blackout, but media affiliated with the IRGC questioned the gov’t legal authority to lift restrictions.”
“Internet fully restored in Iran following historic 88-day nationwide blackout,” I24, 5-26-26. But it is spotty and doesn’t work well.
We still haven’t seen him. Or a photo. “Khamenei vows Israel’s annihilation as Hezbollah steps up attacks: why now?,” Iran International, 5-26-26.
“Iran Talks Bog Down Over Nuclear Program and Sanctions Relief,” WSJ, 5-25-26.
What about Iran? Trump proposes the following to join the Abraham Accords. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan. The U.S. is the only country that can lead and propose such an altering situation leading to future peace in the Middle East. What about Iraq and Kuwait and Oman? “Trump says Iran deal should include additional countries joining Abraham Accords,” AP, 5-25-26.
“Iran’s Foreign Ministry accuses the US of violating the ceasefire after strikes in southern Iran | LIVE BLOG,” i24NEWS, 5-25-26.
“Trump, after signaling deal was imminent, says he will not ‘rush’ deal with Iran,” Politico, 5-24-26.
They won’t get it. They’ve attacked Qatar. “Iran demands access to $12B in Qatar funds as precondition for US MoU,” Iran International, 5-24-26.
“US President Donald Trump is “50/50” on reaching a deal with Iran or resuming strikes | LIVE BLOG,” i24, 5-23-26. “Iranian parliament speaker says “our armed forces have rebuilt during ceasefire, are ready to ‘crush’ US is Trump ‘acts foolishly’ and restarts war”.”
Iran continues to string this out. For days, months. Really, years. “US, Iran close to 60-day ceasefire extension deal – FT,” Iran International, 5-23-26. “The United States and Iran are close to extending their ceasefire by 60 days under a framework that would gradually reopen the Strait of Hormuz and launch discussions over Tehran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile, the Financial Times reported citing mediators and people briefed on the talks.”
The Quds Force wants to kill one of the most well-known women in the world, and of course Pres. Trump’s daughter. “Ivanka Trump targeted in Iranian assassination plot: Report,” Washington Examiner, 5-23-26. Another assassination plot. There have been hundreds against multiple countries.
“How China and Russia Can Exploit the Iran War,” Foreign Affairs, 5-20-26.
“Middle East: Iran says any new attack will widen war,” DW, 5-20-26.
