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New European Military Bloc for War Against Russia, by Jeffrey D. Sachs
https://www.unz.com/article/new-european-military-bloc-for-war-against-russia/

Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi
https://madison.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/article_3ed38b0f-aa38-507e-8ffd-c3b3b08c1146.html?

Trump’s worst fear comes true as China makes a sudden u-turn on Iran’s nuclear processing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFiTHcxWJGQ

China Sent a Tough Message to Trump… Did He Understand it?
‘https://sonar21.com/china-sends-a-message-to-trump/

Scott Ritter: Iran Didn’t Break. It Adapted, Now Stronger Than Ever
https://www.thetruthseeker.co.uk/?p=326989

Iran Specifies 5 Demands To Restart Peace Talks With US
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/iran-specifies-5-demands-restart-peace-talks-us

This conflict just passed the point of no return
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PtEXPHU_Mo

US lawmaker says Washington lost 39 aircraft in Iran war, citing defense report
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-lawmaker-says-washington-lost-39-aircraft-in-iran-war-citing-defense-report/3935793

Iran Warns of ‘Heavy Attacks’ on US Assets in the Region If US Targets More Iranian Oil Tankers – Antiwar.com
https://news.antiwar.com/2026/05/10/iran-warns-of-heavy-attacks-on-us-assets-in-the-region-if-us-targets-more-iranian-oil-tankers/

Pentagon lowballs Iran war cost at $29 billion as real toll could hit $1 trillion | The Truthseeker
https://www.thetruthseeker.co.uk/?p=327011

Saudi Intelligence confirms Iran could have taken out its whole energy production capacity
https://x.com/FurkanGozukara/status/2054730106019422672

Col. Douglas Macgregor: Trump Not Prepared for what Iran does next
https://www.thetruthseeker.co.uk/?p=326950
Pentagon considering renaming Iran war ‘Sledgehammer’ if ceasefire collapses
https://www.thetruthseeker.co.uk/?p=327016

Mossad chief opposes Netanyahu’s successor pick: Israeli press review | Middle East Eye
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/mossad-chief-opposes-netanyahus-successor-pick-israeli-press-review

They Killed the Shepherd – Iraqi Man Who Reported Secret Israeli Base Found Dead – Palestine Chronicle
https://www.palestinechronicle.com/they-killed-the-shepherd-iraqi-man-who-reported-secret-israeli-base-found-dead/

Artists slam Eurovision for double standards over Israel participation
https://www.aa.com.tr/