War to resume; US hits civilian boats, claims military victory; Hezbollah ramps up attacks - IRAN WAR NEWS - 5-May-2026 (update 3)

UPDATE 3

Amid Irans resilience, Trump says pausing plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump says he is "pausing" his so-called "Project Freedom," a new interventionist military adventure with the self-described aim of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, amid strict controls being exercised over the waterway by Iran.

Trump made the announcement in a post on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, just one day after declaring initiation of the project.

Hezbollah targets elite Israeli infantry brigade, casualties inflicted 

Fighters from the Hezbollah resistance movement have carried out a series of operations against Israeli military forces in southern Lebanon, causing several casualties.

According to Israeli Hebrew-language media outlets, a number of troops from the elite Golani Brigade were killed and wounded on Monday afternoon after Hezbollah fighters targeted them with barrages of artillery shells as well as rockets, and fired machine gun shots at them.

Hezbollah says it struck Israeli vehicles as raids hit south Lebanon | Middle East Eye

Hezbollah said it targeted Israeli military vehicles with artillery fire in the Wadi al-Jamal area between Meiss el-Jabal and Hula, according to Lebanon's National News Agency.

UPDATE 2

BLOOD BATH ON THE ROADS OF GAZA

Scenes from Gaza when they were forced to move from the north. The evidence is everywhere. The testimonies are haunting. One day, there will be a reckoning for this.

Israel kills one boy, injures officers in strike on Gaza police station | Newsfeed | Al Jazeera

A 15-year-old boy, Mahmoud Sahweil, was killed when Israel struck a Gaza police station. His aunt says he was out selling bread to support his 15-member family. Israel has killed at least 830 Palestinians in Gaza since the October 2025 "ceasefire".

Rubio says US military campaign in Iran 'done' | Middle East Eye

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington's military campaign in Iran, known as "Operation Epic Fury", is now complete following the ceasefire.

Trump prepared to resume hostilities against Iran, former Pentagon official says - YouTube

Former Pentagon official Michael Maloof tells Al Mayadeen that US President Donald Trump seems prepared to resume hostilities against Iran.

Maloof adds that regional dynamics, especially the role of Benjamin Netanyahu, could further complicate any attempts to de-escalate the situation.

US seeks mediation with Iran through new channels - Yemen Press Agency

TEHRAN, May 06 (YPA) - The United States is aware that any military action against Iran would carry serious consequences that could negatively affect Washington, despite strong rhetoric by President Donald Trump and members of his administration, the Iranian "Tasnim" News Agency reported, citing a source familiar with the matter.

US offers $10M reward for information on leader of Iran-aligned militia group - Middle East Monitor

The US State Department's Rewards for Justice program announced a $10 million reward on Tuesday for information leading to the identification or location of Akram 'Abbas al-Kabi, Anadolu Agency reports.

"Akram 'Abbas al-Kabi is the founder and leader of Harakat al-Nujaba (HAN), an Iran-aligned terrorist militia group in Iraq," the department said. Officials alleged that "HAN members have attacked US diplomatic facilities in Iraq as well as US military bases in Iraq and Syria, killing a US contractor and wounding US service members."

Iran denies UAE attack claims, says actions targeted US only | Middle East Eye

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson has rejected accusations from the UAE that Tehran launched missile and drone attacks against it, saying the claims are unfounded.

The spokesperson said Iran's military actions were directed "exclusively" at the US, amid escalating tensions in the US-Israeli war on Iran.

May 5: Iran activates new Strait of Hormuz transit system as US blockade ends in failure

Iran tightened its control over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, rolling out a formal mechanism for regulating all maritime traffic through the world's most sensitive oil chokepoint, just hours after the United States killed at least five civilians by attacking two unarmed cargo boats traveling from Oman to the Iranian coast.

Under the new system, which was first reported by Press TV, every vessel seeking passage will receive official transit instructions from Tehran, as the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warned that only Iran-designated routes will be deemed safe.

Did you know the US and Israel helped create Iran's nuclear project? Here's the story - RT World News

The nuclear question, he said, is "the reason why we're in this in the first place." He insisted that if Iran's "radical clerical regime" remained in power, it would eventually decide to pursue a nuclear weapon. Therefore, in his view, the issue has to be confronted immediately.

But there is something deeply ironic in this entire spectacle. Listening to Trump and Rubio, one might think Iran's nuclear program appeared out of nowhere - a dark project born entirely from anti-Western ideology and clerical ambition. This is far from the case.

In Video: Hezbollah targets "Israeli" enemy army soldiers in southern Lebanon - Yemen Press Agency

BEIRUT, May 06 (YPA) - The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon (Hezbollah) released video footage showing its fighters targeting "Israeli" enemy army soldiers in the town of Al-Bayada in southern Lebanon with an attack drone.

IN OTHER NEWS...

Democrats want Trump to lift lid on Israeli nukes - RT World News

A group of 30 Democrats in the US House of Representatives have demanded that the administration of President Donald Trump disclose information about Israel's nuclear arsenal and relevant policies. The lack of transparency threatens the entire Middle East, the lawmakers have argued.

West Jerusalem has neither confirmed nor denied possessing nuclear weapons, nor has it publicly presented any doctrine outlining the potential use of such weapons or its possible "red lines." The US, which has been aware of the Israeli nuclear program at least since the early 1960s, has remained silent on the issue.

12bytes: Sounds similar to what Jack tried to do before he got plugged in Dallas.

Utah Just Said Yes to a Data Center The Size Of A Small City - And Residents Are Furious

On the night of May 4, 2026, the Box Elder County Commission in northern Utah voted to approve one of the most audacious infrastructure proposals in American history. The project, dubbed Stratos, would consume 40,000 acres of land - an area roughly two and a half times the size of Manhattan - to house a sprawling network of artificial intelligence data centers powered by a 9-gigawatt on-site energy complex.

Turkey Unveils Intercontinental Ballistic Missile With 6,000 Kilometers Rang (Videos)

Turkey's National Defense Ministry Research and Development Center unveiled on May 5 the country's first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

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The national research and development center said that Yildirimhan is capable of reaching Mach 25 speed and has a reported range of 6,000 kilometers. The missile uses liquid nitrogen tetroxide as fuel and is powered by four rocket propulsion engines.

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From Turkish territories, Yildirimhan range covers all of the Middle East and North Africa, in addition Europe, South Asia, and vast parts of both Russia and China.

The missile is likely still in the early development phase, as Turkey has not announced any successful live tests yet. [...]

ICBMs are primarily designed for nuclear weapons delivery - delivering one or more thermonuclear warheads. Conventional, chemical, and biological weapons can also be delivered with varying effectiveness but have never been deployed on such missiles.

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Turkey has been expanding its missile program for years now, and has previously showcased short and medium-range ballistic missiles capable of covering the entire Middle East. Yildirimhan will likely cause some concerns especially in Israel and Europe.

UPDATE 1

UAE comes under Iranian attacks for second consecutive day | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera

The strikes come a day after the Gulf nation was attacked by 15 missiles amid a shaky US-Iran ceasefire.

U.S. And Israel Are Planning To Kill Iranian Leaders, Hit Energy Facilities

One day into the U.S. operation, dubbed "Project Freedom," Iranian restrictions on the strategic waterway - a choke point for around 20 percent of global oil and liquefied natural gas - remain very much in place.

The Israeli source who spoke to CNN revealed that the coordination with the U.S. includes preparation for a potential new round of strikes on Iran.

According to the source, the strikes would focus on energy infrastructure and the targeted killing of senior Iranian officials. Most of these plans were largely prepared and ready for execution on the eve of the ceasefire in early-April.

"The intention would be to carry out a short campaign aimed at pressuring Iran into further concessions in negotiations," the source told CNN.

Nevertheless, the source emphasized that any decision to resume hostilities ultimately rests with the U.S. President Donald Trump.

CNN noted that Trump has grown frustrated at the deadlock in negotiations and the inability to open the Strait of Hormuz, but he has also signaled that he does not want to resume a full-scale conflict with Iran.

Trump says US has 'completely destroyed Iran's army' | Middle East Eye

"We beat them very badly, now they're reduced to little boats with machine guns on the front of them", the president said of Iran, repeating earlier claims about the destruction of its navy.

"Every single ship they had is resting underwater at the bottom of the sea," he said.

On Iran's nuclear programme, he said, "These are sick people, and we're not going to let lunatics have a nuclear weapon."

Hegseth 'war criminal' and 'murderer' over Iran boat attacks: Ex-UN official

Mohamad Safa, a UN representative who recently resigned, said US War Secretary Pete Hegseth is either a "war criminal" or "murderer", saying the US military deliberately targeted two civilian boats traveling from Oman to Iran, killing five unarmed civilians.

Israel blocks cooking gas to Gaza

For families, access has been severely restricted, with only small quantities available after long waits. While Gaza should receive around 50 petroleum trucks per day, it has only seen a trickle.

Israel targets southern Lebanon with internationally banned phosphorus shells - Middle East Monitor

The agency reported that the towns of Kounine and Beit Yahoun in the Bint Jbeil district were targeted with artillery shells containing phosphorus, which are banned internationally.

Israeli warplanes separately carried out airstrikes on the towns of Kafra, Braachit and Safad al-Battikh in the Tyre district, said the report.

Additional strikes hit Beit al-Sayyad and Mansouri, where three raids targeted residential homes, according to the agency.

No casualties were reported.

Despite a ceasefire that was announced April 17 and extended until May 17, the Israeli army continues daily strikes in Lebanon and widespread demolition of homes in dozens of villages.

Lebanon's Health Ministry said Tuesday that the death toll from Israeli attacks since March 2 has reached 2,702, with 8,311 injured.

Israeli occupation forces intercept "Freedom Flotilla" vessels off Greek coast - Yemen Press Agency

GREECE, May 05 (YPA) - The "Global Sumud Flotilla" announced on Tuesday that Israeli occupation forces have begun attempting to intercept Freedom Flotilla Coalition vessels off the coast of Greece, aiming to prevent them from continuing their mission to break the blockade on the Gaza Strip.

The Flotilla described this action as a blatant violation of international maritime law and the freedom of navigation in international waters, warning against attempts to impose a "de facto" reality.

Observers suggest this escalation may trigger a diplomatic confrontation with European nations, amid rising tensions in strategic waterways and mounting international pressure to deliver humanitarian aid to the Strip.

Iranian source: Two US-flagged ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz - Yemen Press Agency

TEHRAN, May 04 (YPA) - Two commercial vessels flying the U.S. flag are currently stranded in the southern sector of the Strait of Hormuz, near the coast of the Oman, and are unable to either proceed or return.

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Meanwhile, the United States Central Command had earlier announced that two U.S. merchant ships had successfully transited the Strait. This claim was later rejected by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which denied that any such passage had taken place.

Scott Ritter: Iran War Reignites as U.S. Pushes to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz - YouTube

Scott Ritter is a former Major, Intelligence Officer, US Marine, and UN Weapons Inspector. Ritter discusses how Trump's sudden decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force has reignited the Iran War.

Trump's new Iran negotiator is Israel lobbyist who denounced negotiations with Iran - The Grayzone

Tapped to advise Steve Witkoff on Iran, Nick Stewart previously condemned dealing with any of Iran's elected leaders. His presence consolidates military conflict as the Trump administration's only option.

Global oil shortages to hit within weeks - Chevron CEO - RT World News

Physical oil shortages could begin to emerge worldwide within weeks due to the Middle East war and continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth has warned.

A Security Pact in the Middle East, Behind America's Back Part 1

Four nations, 1.9 million troops, and one nuclear arsenal are quietly building the security architecture America wasn't invited to design. The Middle East is no longer waiting for Washington's permission.

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All Indicators Signal that Trump Will Restart the War Against Iran This Week

Late Monday afternoon in Florida, I learned that there was a large movement of KC-135s over the Arabian Peninsula. This movement was consistent with air-refueling operations for US combat aircraft. I also learned that the US was "spinning up," which is military slang for going hot. I fully expected air strikes to commence inside Iran early Tuesday morning.

Meanwhile, Iran hit the UAE's oil terminal at Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman - a facility that the Emiratis have used to partially circumvent Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. I believe this was Iran's way of voicing its displeasure with the UAE openly siding with Israel. Worth noting that Israel supplied the UAE with an Iron Dome system that utterly failed to stop the Iranian attack.

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Barring Trump having a change of heart or an unexpected breakthrough on the diplomatic front, I believe that Trump will order a new and intense round of air strikes on key Iranian infrastructure. If that happens, Iran will waste [no] time in launching massive retaliatory strikes on the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel and locations hosting US military forces and equipment.

Iran will enter this next round of fighting with the full backing of Russia and China.

Trump Questions Value of Iran's Uranium - But Still Demands It

US President Donald Trump suggested that Iran's enriched uranium "probably can't be used," while simultaneously insisting Washington wants it handed over.

12bytes: Again, this signals that Trump is seeking an exit ramp to kinetic war, but that's unlikely to happen as long as the 'blockade' continues. At some level, even the demented dingbat surely realizes that Iran cannot be defeated militarily.

Morning update | Middle East Eye

The situation across the Middle East is becoming more volatile, with rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed pressure along the Israel-Lebanon border. Donald Trump's maritime mission is moving ahead with added military support, while Tehran is warning of a "crushing" response to any US actions it sees as a breach.

At the same time, Israel has raised its alert level and is preparing for a possible expansion of operations, adding to concerns that the fragile ceasefire could give way to wider conflict.

Here are the key developments that took place in the past hours:

• Israel raises alert level, officials say awaiting US "green light" to resume war
• Iran warns of "crushing" response over US actions in the Strait of Hormuz
• US deploys jets and helicopters to support escort operation under "Project Freedom"
• Israeli military orders evacuations in two towns in southern Lebanon
• Iran says US attack on cargo boats in Hormuz killed five civilians
• Hezbollah says it struck an Israeli Merkava tank in southern Lebanon
• Energy prices surge while stocks and gold fall amid escalating tensions
• US warns its citizens in the UAE of "potential aerial threats"
• Canada, UK, France and others condemn attacks on UAE, call for de-escalation
• Diplomatic contacts continue, with Turkey and Qatar discussing US-Iran talks

Iran war: What's happening on day 67 as Hormuz crisis deepens? | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera

In Iran

• The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) denied that any commercial ships had transited the Strait of Hormuz, after the US military said two US-flagged merchant vessels had passed through the vital waterway under escort.
• US forces reportedly sank six small Iranian boats that were allegedly attempting to disrupt commercial shipping. This occurred during "Project Freedom", a US operation designed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has denied these claims.
• State media reported that the Iranian fast boats the US military claimed to have targeted on Monday were not IRGC-affiliated but civilian vessels carrying goods and passengers, and that five innocent people were killed.
• State media reported that a fire broke out on several commercial ships in a dock in Iran's southern port of Dayyer.
• First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref asserted that managing the Strait of Hormuz remains a "legitimate right" of Iran.
• Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasised that the escalating situation makes it "clear that there's no military solution to a political crisis".
• Former US Assistant Secretary of State Mark Kimmitt said Washington and Tehran remain "a long way apart", but limited progress may be possible if both sides narrow their demands.

In the Gulf

• UAE hit: The United Arab Emirates said it was targeted by Iranian strikes, including one on its vital Fujairah energy hub that wounded three Indians.
• Two injured in Oman: Two people were injured in Oman, on its coast along the Strait of Hormuz, when a residential building was targeted, state media reported.
• US destroyers in Hormuz: The destroyers entered the Gulf as part of a mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said.
• Global condemnation: The alleged Iranian attacks on the UAE have triggered widespread international condemnation from Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the GCC and the EU.

War diplomacy

• Canada stands with UAE: Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa stands in solidarity with the UAE after reported Iranian missile and drone attacks, praising efforts to protect civilians and reiterating a call for de-escalation and diplomacy.
• UK condemns attacks on UAE: Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the "escalation must cease" after strikes on the UAE, blamed on Iran, adding the United Kingdom would continue to support its Gulf partners.
• Saudi Arabia condemns attacks: Riyadh denounced the missile and drone strikes on civilian and economic sites in the UAE, as well as a vessel linked to an Emirati company, urging restraint.

In the US

• Trump issued a warning, saying Iran would be "blown off the face of the earth" if it targeted US vessels in the strait, and cautioned that Iran "better hope" the current ceasefire holds.

In Israel

• An Israeli military official said the army remained on high alert and was monitoring the situation after the US destroyed Iranian boats and shot down missiles.

In Lebanon

• Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said a security deal and an end to Israeli attacks were needed before any meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sought by Washington.
• Hezbollah said its forces clashed with Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon near the border, where troops are still operating, despite a ceasefire since April 17.

Global markets

• Oil prices soared amid the renewed conflict, with the Brent crude contract for July delivery jumping more than 5 percent soon after the attacks on the UAE.

US attacks civilian cargo boats heading to Irans shores, killing 5 on board: Report

The United States has attacked two civilian cargo boats heading from the Omani coast to the Iranian shoreline, claiming the lives of at least five people on board, a report says.

Tasnim News Agency reported the development on Tuesday, citing a military source.

The source, meanwhile, refuted the US claims of having targeted speedboats belonging to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), saying, "Instead of targeting IRGC speedboats, the United States, in a blatant crime, opened fire on two small boats carrying civilians' goods."

Iran's AD a Wounded Lion - Still Manages to Shoot Down Enemy Planes -

Israel and the US have carried out thousands of airstrikes against Iran and claim complete air supremacy. At the same time, the number of US fighter jets shot down has risen to the largest the US has lost in any war in decades.

Warnings are now emerging that China could enter the picture - supplying Iran with even more advanced air defense (AD) systems.

Qalibaf: Strait of Hormuz situation 'unbearable' for US while Tehran has 'not even started yet'

"The security of shipping and energy transit has been endangered by the United States and its allies through the violation of the ceasefire and the imposition of a blockade," Qalibaf wrote. "Of course, their evil will be diminished."

He emphasized that Iran is fully aware of the pressure mounting on the US.

"We know very well that the continuation of the current situation is unbearable for the United States, while we haven't even started yet," he added.

Hezbollah launches multiple operations against Israeli targets in response to ceasefire violations - Yemen Press Agency

BEIRUT, May 05 (YPA) - The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon (Hezbollah) carried out series of military operations against Israeli targets in response to repeated violations of the ceasefire in southern Lebanon in the past 24 hours.

Hezbollah issued 13 consecutive statements on Monday to illustrate the Resistance operations and their outcomes.

Statement 1

In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the "Israeli" enemy's violation of the ceasefire and the aggressions that struck villages in southern Lebanon, resulting in the martyrdom of civilians and a number of wounded, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of the "Israeli" enemy army's vehicles and soldiers in the vicinity of Al-Khazzan in the town of Al-Qantara with a rocket barrage at 12:10 on Monday, 04/05/2026.

Statement 2

In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the "Israeli" enemy's breach of the ceasefire and the aggressions that targeted villages in southern Lebanon, resulting in martyrs and a number of wounded among civilians, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:30 on Monday 04/05/2026, a newly established command site for the "Israeli" enemy army in the town of Al-Bayyada with bombs dropped by an attack drone, hitting their targets precisely.

Statement 3

In defense of Lebanon and its people, and following precise monitoring of a composite force from the "Israeli" enemy army that attempted to advance in the Khallat al-Raj area north of the town of Deir Seryan towards the town of Zoutar al-Sharqiyah at 12:30 PM on Monday, 04/05/2026, and upon its arrival within direct fire range of an advanced security point for the Islamic Resistance fighters, the fighters opened fire at the hostile force and engaged in fierce clashes with it from zero distance using light and medium weapons, achieving confirmed casualties in its ranks.

Immediately, the enemy rushed to provide fire cover to secure the withdrawal of the force and the casualties, and deployed a number of vehicles towards the clash area. The artillery units of the Resistance proceeded to target the evacuation force with artillery shells and appropriate rocket weaponry. The anti-aircraft machine guns belonging to the Air Defense unit of the Resistance also intervened to prevent the hostile helicopters from maneuvering and landing near the event area, forcing the enemy to withdraw the casualties by land towards "Misgav Am" settlement, where it evacuated them by air towards the Palestinian interior.

Statement 4

In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the "Israeli" enemy's violation of the ceasefire and the attacks that targeted villages in southern Lebanon, resulting in the martyrdom of several civilians and leaving others wounded, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted, at 13:30 on Sunday 03-05-2026, newly installed technical equipment in the town of Al-Bayyada with an attack drone, achieving a confirmed hit.

Statement 5

In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the "Israeli" enemy's breach of the ceasefire and the attacks that struck villages in southern Lebanon and resulted in the martyrdom of several civilians and injuries to others, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of "Israeli" enemy army soldiers in the town of Deir Mimas with appropriate weapons at 2:30 PM on Monday, 04/05/2026.

Statement 6

In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the "Israeli" enemy's breach of the ceasefire and the aggressions that affected villages in southern Lebanon and resulted in the martyrdom and wounding of a number of civilians, and after monitoring a force of the "Israeli" enemy army positioning itself inside a house in the town of Al-Bayada, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted it at 15:50 on Monday, 04/05/2026, with a rocket barrage.

Statement 7

In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the "Israeli" enemy's breach of the ceasefire and the attacks that targeted villages in southern Lebanon and resulted in martyrs and a number of wounded among civilians, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:30 on Monday 04/05/2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the "Israeli" enemy army in the town of Al-Bayyada with a rocket barrage.

Statement 8

In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the "Israeli" enemy's violation of the ceasefire and the attacks that affected villages in southern Lebanon, resulting in martyrs and a number of wounded civilians, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 20:30 on Monday, 04/05/2026, the newly established artillery position of the "Israeli" enemy army in the town of Rab Thalathine with a swarm of attack drones.

Statement 9

In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the "Israeli" enemy's violation of the ceasefire and the attacks that affected villages in southern Lebanon, resulting in martyrs and a number of civilian injuries, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted, at 13:25 on Monday, 04/05/2026, a gathering of "Israeli" enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the vicinity of Al-Sal'a Heights in the town of Al-Qantara with a rocket barrage.

Statement 10

In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the "Israeli" enemy's violation of the ceasefire and the attacks that affected villages in southern Lebanon and resulted in martyrs and a number of wounded among civilians, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted, at 17:00 on Monday 04-05-2026, a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the "Israeli" enemy army in the town of Adshit al-Qusayr with artillery shells.

Statement 11

In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the "Israeli" enemy's violation of the ceasefire and the aggressions that affected the villages in southern Lebanon, which resulted in martyrs and a number of injuries among civilians, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted, at 17:40 on Monday, 04/05/2026, a gathering of "Israeli" enemy army vehicles and soldiers at Tal Al-Sidr in the town of Ainata with artillery shells.

Statement 12

In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the "Israeli" enemy's violation of the ceasefire and the attacks that struck villages in southern Lebanon, resulting in martyrs and a number of wounded civilians, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the "Israeli" enemy army in the vicinity of Al-Sal'a heights in the town of Al-Qantara with a rocket barrage at 18:00 on Monday, 04/05/2026.

Statement 13

In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the "Israeli" enemy's violation of the ceasefire and the attacks that affected villages in southern Lebanon, resulting in martyrs and a number of wounded among civilians, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of "Israeli" enemy army soldiers at the newly established Balat position in southern Lebanon with two attack drones at 17:00 on Monday, 04/05/2026.

Hezbollah releases footage of drone strike on Israeli armored vehicle in Bint Jbeil - Yemen Press Agency

BEIRUT, May 05 (YPA) - The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon (Hezbollah) released video footage showing its fighters targeting a "Namira" armored personnel carrier belonging to the "Israeli" enemy army in the city of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon with an attack drone.

US failed to set back Iran's nuclear program - Reuters - RT World News

Tehran remains about a year from building a nuclear bomb if it wishes to do so, with its enriched uranium stockpile still out of reach, the news agency says

12bytes: There is no indication that Iran seeks 'the bomb', however killing its supreme leader, who issued the fatwa denouncing a nuclear weapon program, may leave the door open in the future. Several analysts believe that, had Iran developed a nuclear weapon before the 12 day war, they would have thwarted the US-Israel attacks.

Israeli Iron Dome Helped Repel Recent Iranian Strikes On UAE

Israel's Iron Dome missile system shot down one of the Iranian missiles fired at the United Arab Emirates on May 4, according to CNN.

Iran fired 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles, and four drones at the UAE during the day, according to the Emirate defense ministry. The Fujairah Oil Industries Zone was hit. Three Indian nationals were wounded there. Three vessels, including a tanker owned by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company were also targeted close to the Gulf nation.

The strikes were apparently carried out in response to "Project Freedom," an operation launched by the United States military to guide stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. In the first hours of the operation, American strikes hit at least seven Iranian small boats.

12bytes: Iran has denied the US claim that 7 of their small boats were attacked and instead it appears 2 civilian boats were hit instead.

17 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon in last 24 hours - Yemen Press Agency

In a statement, the ministry added that the death toll has reached 2,696 since March 2, with 8,264 people wounded.

It added that attacks on the health sector have increased, with 132 incidents recorded targeting ambulance and rescue teams. These attacks have caused dozens of casualties and the destruction of medical centers, ambulances, and rescue vehicles.

Report: 15,000 Pakistanis arrested and deported from UAE, savings seized | Middle East Eye

Many of those expelled had spent decades working in the UAE, where migrant remittances remain a critical source of income for families and foreign exchange for Pakistan.

12bytes: UAE doesn't have a large native population, therefore it is forced to hire outsiders to clean their windows and toilets and the Pakistanis seem to be largely in favor of Iran's strikes, therefore they gotta go in the eyes of their masters.

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House Resolution Calls for Tech Companies to Censor Speech - Global Research

On February 29, New Jersey Democrat Josh Gottheimer and New York Republican Mike Lawler introduced "a bipartisan resolution condemning the rise of antisemitic, hate-filled rhetoric disseminated by prominent online personalities, including Hasan Piker and Candace Owens, and calling on social media platforms and public leaders to take stronger action against hate," according to Gottheimer's taxpayer funded website.

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Lawler received $1,069,875 and Gottheimer $2,062,601 from the Israel lobby. Both are essentially paid operatives for the Likud government of Israel. Furthermore, both "representatives" are traitors to the Bill of Rights and have violated their oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

Epstein Files: Kosovo Narco-terrorists Helped Traffic over a Million Children for Deranged Western Elites - Global Research

It turns out that all the "crazy conspiracy theories" we've been hearing about over the last several decades are not only true, but are just the tip of the iceberg. The potential for monstrous evil that these criminals have demonstrated makes normal people recoil in disgust.

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The files suggest that millions of them have been trafficked by a massive globalist pedophile network employed by Western elites (including the most prominent royalty). The role of the US/EU/NATO's numerous vassals and satellite states in this monstrous process is also critically important.

Trump's Profiteering Hits $4 Billion | The New Yorker

Ethics watchdogs say that no other President has ever so nakedly exploited his position, or on such a scale. Trump recently explained to the Times why he cast aside his former restraint: "I found out that nobody cared."