Two Chinese supertankers exit Strait of Hormuz

Reuters reports that two Chinese supertankers, loaded with 4 million barrels of crude oil, have departed the Strait of Hormuz after being stuck in the Gulf for two months.

US could launch Attacks Against Iran as Early as Friday - Trump

 US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States could launch new attacks against Iran as soon as May 22 or early next week.

Estonia downs drone allegedly en route from Ukrainian territory

 Estonia’s air defenses independently downed a presumably Ukrainian drone for the first time, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur reported.

US Senate Democrats to force eighth vote on War Powers Resolution

US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the legislative body will force an eighth vote on a War Powers Resolution this week, aiming to curb Trump’s ability to wage war on Iran.

Cuba accuses US of building 'fraudulent case' for military action

Cuba's foreign minister has accused the US of building a "fraudulent case" for military intervention, following a report that it had acquired attack drones capable of targeting Florida.

India to keep buying Russian oil, 'waiver or no waiver' from US — Indian ministry

Russian oil will continue to flow into India, notwithstanding US sanctions waivers, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, told a news conference.

Top Iranian official warns US to end siege before ‘Sea of Oman becomes your graveyard’

Mohsen Rezaei, a member of Tehran’s Expediency Council and former IRGC commander, has warned the US to lift its blockade of Iranian ports, saying that the Iranian military is ready for further confrontation.

Israel build two covert bases in Iraq for Iran war

Israel has been secretary operating two military bases in Iraq for more than a year, The New York Times (NYT) reported, citing sources.