Middle East News Brief – Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Iran war live: Tehran plans tolls in Hormuz; Trump warns of ‘very bad time’ – Al Jazeera Iran to reveal its plan for Strait of Hormuz soon as Israel attacks Lebanon and Gaza, killing and wounding dozens. Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again – Reuters Five countries boycotted over Israel taking part; Small protests have taken place in Vienna; Israel came second again thanks to public vote …Read More. As Iran standoff nears breaking point, Gaza war could reignite – Israel Hayom If Trump does indeed order a strike, it will likely focus on Iran’s national infrastructure.
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Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree – Investing.com
His war with Iran has sent fuel prices soaring past $4.50 a gallon nationwide, and a Reuters/Ipsos poll last month found nearly 8 in 10 Americans hold…
As Iran standoff nears breaking point, Gaza war could reignite – Israel Hayom
If Trump does indeed order a strike, it will likely focus on Iran’s national infrastructure. It can be assumed that Israel will be part of the war …Re…
Fears grow of Iran war resuming after Trump’s trip to China | ABC NEWS – YouTube
Speculation of a return to hostilities between the US and Iran is growing after US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing.Read More…
Israeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon hours after extension of ceasefire – The Guardian
Israel also said it had killed the Hamas military chief, Izz al-Din al-Haddad, in a targeted strike in Gaza on Friday. Al-Haddad was described by …Re…
Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again – Reuters
Five countries boycotted over Israel taking part; Small protests have taken place in Vienna; Israel came second again thanks to public vote …Read Mor…
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