# sanctions • iran • tehran • blockade • war • oil
CBC
How the U.S. blockade is starting to hurt Iran's economy
Liberal
Soon after he ordered a naval blockade in mid-April, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran's pipelines would "explode" within a few days from the inability to export crude oil. While that extreme prediction didn't come true,...
May 8, 2026, 2:00 am
The Irish Times
War games in the Strait of Hormuz and debates over nuclear energy
Liberal
May 7, 2026, 11:00 pm
Blaze Media
A prolonged operation in the Strait of Hormuz does more harm than good
Conservative
May 7, 2026, 2:00 am
# tankers • fires • sailors • soldiers • wounded • iran
Toronto Sun
U.S. fires on, disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise
Conservative
U.S. forces fired on and disabled two Iranian oil tankers after exchanging fire with Iranian forces. Read on.
May 8, 2026, 5:28 am
The Bulwark
BREAKING: U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire in Strait of Hormuz
Conservative
May 7, 2026, 7:40 pm
The Independent
Two US soldiers feared lost at sea off Morocco coast during military exercises
Liberal
May 7, 2026, 12:40 am
Economic Times
Iran official says 10 sailors wounded, five missing after overnight clash with US
Conservative
May 8, 2026, 8:26 am
# gaza • palestinian • israel • marathon • runner • statue
Winnipeg Free Press
Marathon marks a turning point for a Palestinian runner released from an Israeli prison – Winnipeg Free Press
Liberal
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Mohamad Al-Assi ran beneath the concrete wall as the sun rose over Bethlehem. His Nikes pounded the gravel, his breath fogging the air as graffiti and paint splatter blurred past with each stride.
May 8, 2026, 9:09 am
The Times Of India
ISRAEL'S SHAME! IDF Soldier Puts Cigarette Into Mouth Of Virgin Mary Statue After Jesus Destruction
Conservative
May 7, 2026, 1:18 am
Newsmax
In Gaza, Some Palestinian Children Find Respite and Catharsis in Breakdancing
Conservative
May 7, 2026, 12:00 am
Toronto Star
Marathon marks a turning point for a Palestinian runner released from an Israeli prison
Liberal
May 8, 2026, 9:09 am
# hezbollah • beirut • lebanon • haifa • casualties • ceasefire
www.timesofisrael.com
Hezbollah fires rockets at Haifa area; drones wound 2 troops in north Israel, 1 in Lebanon
Liberal
Soldier seriously wounded, another moderately by explosive UAV in north, 3rd soldier injured in south Lebanon attack; 4 killed in IDF Lebanon strike after evacuation warning
May 8, 2026, 9:36 am
Economic Times
Netanyahu says 'no terrorist immune' after Israel kills Hezbollah commander
Conservative
May 7, 2026, 1:39 pm
The Times Of India
REVENGE FOR RADWAN CHIEF? Hezbollah BOMBS IDF Gathering; Inflicts Multiple Casualties On Israelis
Conservative
May 7, 2026, 5:21 am
New York Post
Israel says it killed Hezbollah commander in first strike on Beirut since cease-fire
Conservative
May 7, 2026, 1:02 pm
# gaza • lebanon • israel • statue • mary • soldiers
Breitbart
Israel Confirms It Is Investigating Photo Showing Soldier Desecrating Virgin Mary Statue in Lebanon
Conservative
The IDF confirmed that it was investigating an image appearing to show one of its soldiers mocking a statue of the Virgin Mary in Lebanon.
May 8, 2026, 1:42 am
Al Jazeera
Photo shows Israeli soldier desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
Liberal
May 6, 2026, 10:48 pm
The Jerusalem Post
Civilian, three IDF soldiers indicted for spying for Iran
Conservative
May 8, 2026, 5:22 am
# lebanon • lebanese • israel • talks • escalation • washington
The Jerusalem Post
Israel-Lebanon talks to resume May 14-15, US will be facilitating
Conservative
The US State Department specified that "comprehensive peace is contingent on the full restoration of Lebanese state authority and the complete disarmament of Hezbollah."
May 8, 2026, 3:21 pm
Al Jazeera
US pushing Israeli de-escalation ahead of new talks: Lebanese official
Liberal
May 7, 2026, 10:26 am
Newsmax
Israel, Lebanon to Hold Third round of Talks in Washington Next Week, US Says
Conservative
May 7, 2026, 10:25 am
www.timesofisrael.com
US to host third round of talks between Israel and Lebanon next week
Liberal
May 7, 2026, 1:18 pm
# gaza • hamas • israeli • negotiator • killed • strike
Newsmax
Hamas Says a Son of Its Chief Negotiator Was Killed in an Israeli Strike on Gaza
Conservative
The son of Hamas' lead negotiator died after being wounded by an Israeli strike on Gaza, the terrorist group said Thursday, as another Israeli strike killed three Hamas security forces, according to local officials.
May 7, 2026, 12:36 pm
Toronto Star
Hamas says a son of its chief negotiator was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza
Liberal
May 7, 2026, 9:21 am
# gaza • hamas • israeli • kills • killed • negotiator
Winnipeg Free Press
Hamas says a son of its chief negotiator was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza – Winnipeg Free Press
Liberal
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The son of Hamas' lead negotiator died after being wounded by an Israeli strike on Gaza, the militant group said Thursday, as another Israeli strike killed three Hamas security forces, according to local officials.
May 7, 2026, 9:21 am
NBC News
Israeli attack kills son of Hamas leader negotiating with Trump-led board
Liberal
May 7, 2026, 2:53 am
Los Angeles Times
Hamas says a son of its chief negotiator was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza
Liberal
May 7, 2026, 10:38 am
The Boston Globe
Hamas says a son of its chief negotiator was killed in an Israeli strike
Liberal
May 7, 2026, 9:31 am
# gulf • iran • spill • oil • persian • kharg
New York Post
Oil spill uncovered off Iran's central hub at Kharg Island, satellite photos show
Conservative
Between May 6 and 8, the spill spread to an area of 20 square miles inside the channel, amounting to as much as 3,000 lost barrels of oil, reps for Orbital EOS, a global oil spill monitoring servic…
May 8, 2026, 2:53 pm
Newsmax
Satellite Show Massive Suspected Oil Spill Near Iran Export Hub
Conservative
May 8, 2026, 11:06 am
BOE Report
Suspected oil spill seen on satellite images near Iran’s Kharg Island export hub
Conservative
May 8, 2026, 8:43 am
The New York Times
Oil Slick Is Detected Off Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf
Liberal
May 8, 2026, 11:32 am
# tankers • iran • tehran • blockade • fires • attack
Global News
U.S. fires on 2 Iranian tankers as it awaits ‘serious offer’ from Tehran
Liberal
The attacks and an overnight exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz cast more doubt on a tenuous month-old ceasefire that the United States has insisted is still in effect.
May 8, 2026, 3:03 pm
New York Post
US forces hit tankers trying to break Iran blockade as military says embargo has stalled 70 ships
Conservative
May 8, 2026, 7:44 am
# navy • strait • fleet • tankers • ships • blockade
Yahoo Finance Canada
US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz
Liberal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. forces fired on and disabled two Iranian oil tankers on Friday after exchanging fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz overnight. The United Arab Emirates, meanwhile, reported another Iranian missile and...
May 8, 2026, 2:41 pm
Economic Times
US says opened fire to disable two Iran-flagged ships violating port blockade
Conservative
May 8, 2026, 8:50 am
The Jerusalem Post
Does the US Navy have military dolphins in the Strait of Hormuz?
Conservative
May 8, 2026, 2:41 am
# tanker • gulf • iran • destroyers • hormuz • blockade
The Independent
US Navy hits tankers attempting to breach Strait of Hormuz blockade
Liberal
Two oil tankers were hit by the US Navy after they attempted the violate America’s Strait of Hormuz blockade, US Central Command (CENTCO) released footage showing strikes on the empty tankers M/T Sea Star III and M/T Sevda as they attempted to sail into...
May 8, 2026, 1:17 pm
The Times Of India
Iranian Navy Seizes International Oil Tanker In Bold New Display Of Gulf Dominance
Conservative
May 8, 2026, 12:21 pm
Scripps News
US says Navy fighter jet disabled Iranian oil tankers in Gulf of Oman
Liberal
May 8, 2026, 9:44 am
MarketScreener
Iran's Tasnim: Three U.S. destroyers near Strait of Hormuz targeted by Iranian navy
Conservative
May 7, 2026, 2:56 pm






