19:16

Middle East Conflict

U.S. launches 'retaliatory strikes' on Iran as Tehran's military says ceasefire breached - Middle East conflict on 7 May

The U.S military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran on Thursday (7 May). Meanwhile, Iran's Joint Military Command accused the U.S. of breaching the ceasefire, by striking an Iranian oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and launching attacks on several Iranian cities. 

18:02

Middle East conflict

Iran warns of possible attacks despite reports of imminent U.S. peace deal

Iran’s parliamentary speaker has warned that Tehran still faces the risk of military or terrorist attacks, despite reports that a peace agreement with the U.S. could be announced this week.

14:34

Expert View

Israeli strike in Beirut kills Hezbollah commander, straining fragile ceasefire

A senior commander in Hezbollah’s elite Radwan force was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on Wednesday (6 May), highlighting ongoing tensions despite a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

11:01

Middle East Conflict

Tehran reviews U.S. peace plan as Trump pushes for deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has predicted a swift end to the war with Iran, as Tehran considers a U.S.-backed peace proposal that sources say could formally end the conflict but leaves several core disputes unresolved.

10:30

Markets

Asian stocks surge to record highs on Middle East peace hopes

Asian stocks surged to record highs on 7 May as investors priced in growing hopes of a potential Middle East peace deal, while oil prices eased and the U.S. dollar weakened amid shifting global risk sentiment.

18:21

Middle East Conflict

Iran Red Crescent documents alleged humanitarian law violations in U.S.–Israel war

The Secretary-General of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Meysam Afshar, said the organisation has documented alleged violations of international humanitarian law during the U.S.–Israel war on Iran and shared the findings with international bodies.

17:16

View from China

China and Iran hold urgent talks on ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz tensions

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday, their first in-person talks since the U.S.-Israel war on Iran began, focusing on the fragile ceasefire and security in the Strait of Hormuz.

16:30

Middle East Conflict

Iran wants to make deal, Trump says - Middle East conflict on 6 May

U.S. President Donald Trump said that Iran wanted to negotiate and make a deal in comments to reporters on Wednesday (6 May). But earlier, he warned Washington would ramp up attacks if no agreement was reached. 

10:41

Middle East Conflict

Iranian FM Araghchi holds talks in Beijing, ahead of U.S.-China leaders' summit

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met China’s top diplomat in Beijing on Wednesday (6 May), underscoring deepening ties between Tehran and Beijing ahead of high-level U.S.-China talks expected to touch on Iran and the Gulf crisis.

09:42

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 6 May 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 6th of May, covering the latest developments you need to know.

08:28

Visual arts

Venice Biennale hit by geopolitical disputes over Russia and Israel

The 61st Venice Biennale has opened under grey skies and political tension, with disputes over Russia and Israel, resignations on the jury, and protests marking the start of one of the art world’s most high-profile events.

07:59

Activism

Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi at risk of death, family warns

The husband of imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has expressed growing concern over her health following her hospitalisation for severe medical complications, warning that her condition could become life-threatening without proper treatment.

02:51

Middle East Conflict

Iran's military denies attacks as UAE reports missile strikes for second consecutive day - Middle East conflict on 5 May

The United Arab Emirate said it was dealing with missile and drone attacks from Iran for the second day in a row on Tuesday (5 May), despite denials from authorities in Tehran who threatened a "crushing response" if the UAE retaliated. 

00:47

Middle East Conflict

UAE reports second day of Iranian missile and drone attacks, as Tehran's military issues denial

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said it was dealing with missile and drone attacks from Iran for the second consecutive day on Tuesday (5 May), despite denials from authorities in Tehran. 

13:18

View from Iran

Iran says U.S. demands hinder response as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has said it is difficult to assess the U.S. response to its proposal, citing Washington’s history of “excessive and unreasonable” demands.

11:06

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 5 May 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 5th of May, covering the latest developments you need to know.

08:02

Middle East conflict

U.S. and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Hormuz

The U.S. and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf on Monday as they wrestled for control over the Strait of Hormuz with duelling maritime blockades, shaking a fragile ceasefire.

19:42

Middle East Conflict

No military solution to Iran-U.S. war, Tehran's Foreign Minister Araghchi says - Middle East conflict on 4 May

Iran warned Armerican forces on Monday (4 May) not to enter the Strait of Hormuz, after the U.S. said it had launched a mission to try and reopen the sea passage. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister said there was no military solution to the Middle East conflict. 

19:03

Digital Propaganda

AI memes and public art reshape political messaging across the Middle East

Recent developments across the Middle East show political messaging is moving beyond traditional channels, with public art and AI-generated content reshaping how conflicts are portrayed and consumed online.

16:33

View from Iran

Iran warns U.S. forces over Hormuz escort plan as tensions escalate

The commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Command has warned the U.S. against deploying forces to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, saying any such move would be met with force.

12:07

Expert View

Iran-U.S. peace talks 'definitely not dead' says analyst as Trump rejects Tehran's proposal

Talks between the U.S. and Iran remain in a delicate state after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected a 14-point proposal conveyed via Pakistan, while simultaneously suggesting that discussions with Tehran have been “positive.”

07:48

Middle East conflict

U.S. to help ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz as tanker hit by projectiles

A tanker reported being hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime security organisation said on Monday, shortly after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would start helping free ships stranded in the Gulf by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

00:32

Middle East conflict

OPEC+ countries release third batch of oil supplies since Hormuz closure

Kazakhstan, Russia, Saudi Arabia and other key OPEC+ countries have agreed a paper-based modest oil output hike for next month, raising the output targets to 188,000 barrels a day in June.

09:34

Narges Mohammadi

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalised in Iran after cardiac crisis

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been taken to hospital in Iran after what her family described as a “catastrophic deterioration” in her health, including a severe cardiac crisis.