Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict / May 16
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
This report is being updated …
Mohammad Mokhber: Tehran’s Restraint Will Not Last Forever
WANA (May 16) – Mohammad Mokhber, an adviser and aide to Iran’s Supreme Leader, said in a post on X that Iran had long regarded Kuwait and the UAE as “friends and brothers,” but claimed that the two countries had “pre-sold their independence” by allowing their land and homes to be used by what he described as “the enemies of Palestine and Iran.”
Referring to the region’s recent developments and clashes, Mokhber also wrote that the Islamic Republic’s response to what he called “CENTCOM’s rented-out bases” during the recent conflict had not been “full-scale,” adding: “This restraint will not last forever.”
War Boosts Iran-Oman Trade by 2.5 Times
WANA (May 16) – Recent regional developments and shifts in trade routes across the Persian Gulf have turned Oman into one of Iran’s key new trade corridors, with bilateral trade rising from around $2 billion to nearly $5 billion after the war.
Meysam Bajlan, an Iranian businessman based in Oman, said investment in Oman has increased fourfold since the conflict began, particularly in transportation, logistics, construction, and artificial intelligence.
War Boosts Iran-Oman Trade by 2.5 Times
WANA (May 16) – Recent regional developments and shifts in trade routes across the Persian Gulf have turned Oman into one of Iran’s key new trade corridors, with bilateral trade rising from around $2 billion to nearly $5 billion after the war. Meysam Bajlan, an Iranian businessman based in Oman, said investment in Oman […]
Europeans Enter Talks for Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz
WANA (May 16) – Amid ongoing developments surrounding maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, reports indicate that after vessels from East Asian countries passed through the waterway, several European countries have now entered negotiations with the IRGC Navy to coordinate maritime transit.
According to the reports, ships from China, Japan, and Pakistan have crossed the strait in recent days, while discussions are now underway with European parties regarding procedures for safe navigation and passage.
Europeans Enter Talks for Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz
WANA (May 16) – Amid ongoing developments surrounding maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, reports indicate that after vessels from East Asian countries passed through the waterway, several European countries have now entered negotiations with the IRGC Navy to coordinate maritime transit. According to the reports, ships from China, Japan, and Pakistan have […]
US Attempts to Evade Accountability for Bombing Schools in Iran
WANA (May 16) – Despite multiple international media reports documenting attacks on schools and medical centers in Iran during the US military aggression, American officials continue to deny responsibility for the strikes.
The head of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) recently rejected reports of attacks on civilian sites in Iran during a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, even as mounting evidence points to repeated bombings of schools and healthcare facilities across the country.
US Attempts to Evade Accountability for Bombing Schools in Iran
WANA (May 16) – Despite multiple international media reports documenting attacks on schools and medical centers in Iran during the US military aggression, American officials continue to deny responsibility for the strikes. The head of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) recently rejected reports of attacks on civilian sites in Iran during a hearing before […]
Former U.S. Officials Admit Military Option Against Iran Failed
WANA (May 16) – Amid rising regional tensions, former American officials have acknowledged the extensive damage inflicted on U.S. interests in the Persian Gulf and the ineffectiveness of military action against Iran — remarks that point to major shifts in the region’s security landscape.
A former deputy national security adviser to President Barack Obama stated that the Persian Gulf monarchies’ security model, which had long relied on American military protection and economic stability, has effectively collapsed following the recent conflict.
Former U.S. Officials Admit Military Option Against Iran Failed
WANA (May 16) – Amid rising regional tensions, former American officials have acknowledged the extensive damage inflicted on U.S. interests in the Persian Gulf and the ineffectiveness of military action against Iran — remarks that point to major shifts in the region’s security landscape. A former deputy national security adviser to President Barack Obama […]
Iranian Insurance for the Strait of Hormuz
WANA (May 16) – As security and control of the Strait of Hormuz have become an even more strategic priority for Iran following the recent war, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance is pursuing a plan to manage the waterway through an insurance-based system. According to the proposal’s architects, the model would be more compatible with international law while also generating billions of dollars in revenue for Iran.
According to a document obtained by reporters, the plan aims to establish a civilian mechanism for regulating ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz without directly entering into disputes over transit tolls — a move that could carry significant political and legal costs internationally.
Iranian Insurance for the Strait of Hormuz
WANA (May 16) – As security and control of the Strait of Hormuz have become an even more strategic priority for Iran following the recent war, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance is pursuing a plan to manage the waterway through an insurance-based system. According to the proposal’s architects, the model would be more […]
All Iraqi Customs Open to Iran
WANA (May 16) – Following a direct order from Iraq’s Prime Minister, all customs offices across the country have been instructed to fully resume transit and cargo movement between Iran and Iraq, in a move that could strengthen Iran’s trade routes amid ongoing external pressure.
All Iraqi Customs Open to Iran
WANA (May 16) – Following a direct order from Iraq’s Prime Minister, all customs offices across the country have been instructed to fully resume transit and cargo movement between Iran and Iraq, in a move that could strengthen Iran’s trade routes amid ongoing external pressure. The Iraqi government has issued an official directive to […]
Will the War Resume After Trump Returns from China?
WANA (May 16) – The U.S.-Israeli war imposed on Iran did not resume before Trump’s trip to China, but it may return to the American agenda after his visit. Of course, another war may still be avoided, but given the current deadlock, the likelihood of renewed conflict remains high.
Will the War Resume After Trump Returns from China?
WANA (May 16) – The U.S.-Israeli war imposed on Iran did not resume before Trump’s trip to China, but it may return to the American agenda after his visit. Of course, another war may still be avoided, but given the current deadlock, the likelihood of renewed conflict remains high. The United States appears to […]
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
