{"id":108379,"date":"2026-05-11T12:52:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T12:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/108379\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T12:52:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T12:52:25","slug":"live-coverage-of-the-iran-u-s-israel-conflict-may-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/108379\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Coverage of the Iran\u2013U.S.\u2013Israel Conflict \/ May 11"},"content":{"rendered":"

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WANA \u2013 Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel\u2019s war against Iran.<\/p>\n

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This report is being updated \u2026<\/p>\n

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Iran\u2019s Oil Minister Rejects Reports of Infrastructure Damage<\/p>\n

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WANA (May 11) \u2013 Iran\u2019s Petroleum Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, has dismissed reports from Western media outlets claiming that the country\u2019s oil wells are facing technical crises or physical damage.<\/p>\n

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Responding to inquiries regarding reports of alleged \u201coil well explosions,\u201d the Minister described the claims as \u201cbaseless fantasies\u201d spread by media outlets under foreign control. \u201cExperts in the field laugh at such talk,\u201d Paknejad said. \u201cWhich explosions are they talking about?\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"Iran's\"Iran's<\/a>Iran\u2019s Oil Minister Rejects Reports of Infrastructure Damage<\/p>\n

WANA (May 11) \u2013 Iran\u2019s Petroleum Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, has dismissed reports from Western media outlets claiming that the country\u2019s oil wells are facing technical crises or physical damage. \u00a0 Responding to inquiries regarding reports of alleged \u201coil well explosions,\u201d the Minister described the claims as \u201cbaseless fantasies\u201d spread by media outlets under foreign control. [\u2026]<\/p>\n

Iran Can Fully Meet Essential Needs and Expand Exports via Regional Corridors<\/p>\n

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WANA (May 11) \u2013\u00a0The head of Iran\u2019s Shipping Association and related services has emphasized the country\u2019s strong logistical and transit capacities, stating that Iran is able to meet all essential domestic needs and expand targeted exports by leveraging its extensive connectivity with 12 neighboring countries through both land and sea borders.<\/p>\n

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In an interview, he explained that following disruptions and emerging constraints in maritime routes, efforts have been made to prevent supply chain interruptions by maximizing the use of alternative regional corridors, including road and rail networks that are largely under national control.<\/p>\n

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\"\"\"\"<\/a>Iran Can Fully Meet Essential Needs and Expand Exports via Regional Corridors<\/p>\n

WANA (May 11) \u2013 The head of Iran\u2019s Shipping Association and related services has emphasized the country\u2019s strong logistical and transit capacities, stating that Iran is able to meet all essential domestic needs and expand targeted exports by leveraging its extensive connectivity with 12 neighboring countries through both land and sea borders. \u00a0 In an [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Yemeni Cartoonist Kamal Sharaf Reacts to White House Spokesperson\u2019s Newborn
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Informed Source: WSJ Report on Iran Proposal Is False in Key Areas<\/p>\n

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WANA (May 11) \u2013\u00a0An informed source said that parts of the claims made by the American newspaper The Wall Street Journal regarding Iran\u2019s proposed text in the negotiation process with the United States do not reflect reality, adding that some of the published details \u2014 particularly those related to nuclear issues \u2014 are inaccurate.<\/p>\n

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The source stated that the details published by the newspaper about the contents of Iran\u2019s proposal are misleading in several important respects and do not accurately represent Tehran\u2019s positions.<\/p>\n

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\"\"\"\"<\/a>Informed Source: WSJ Report on Iran Proposal Is False in Key Areas<\/p>\n

WANA (May 11) \u2013 An informed source said that parts of the claims made by the American newspaper The Wall Street Journal regarding Iran\u2019s proposed text in the negotiation process with the United States do not reflect reality, adding that some of the published details \u2014 particularly those related to nuclear issues \u2014 are inaccurate. [\u2026]<\/p>\n

U.S. Demand for Iran to Dismantle Nuclear Facilities Violates NPT<\/p>\n

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WANA (May 11) \u2013 Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia\u2019s Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna, has publicly challenged the United States over its demands for Iran to dismantle its nuclear facilities, calling the move a violation of international law.<\/p>\n

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Reacting to Tehran\u2019s rejection of the American proposal, the Russian diplomat questioned the logic behind Washington\u2019s stance. In a post on X, Ulyanov asked, \u201cWhy should Iran accept this US demand?\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"Mikhail\"Mikhail<\/a>U.S. Demand for Iran to Dismantle Nuclear Facilities Violates NPT<\/p>\n

WANA (May 11) \u2013 Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia\u2019s Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna, has publicly challenged the United States over its demands for Iran to dismantle its nuclear facilities, calling the move a violation of international law. \u00a0 Reacting to Tehran\u2019s rejection of the American proposal, the Russian diplomat questioned the logic behind Washington\u2019s [\u2026]<\/p>\n

10 Strategic Points by Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader on the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz<\/p>\n

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WANA (May 11) \u2013\u00a0Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader, has outlined \u201c10 strategic points regarding the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz\u201d in his recent remarks \u2014 points largely focused on regional security, the role of the Strait of Hormuz in international affairs, and the reduction of U.S. presence in the Persian Gulf.<\/p>\n

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In these statements, he described the Persian Gulf as one of the world\u2019s most strategically important regions and emphasized that the security of the area should be managed by the countries of the region themselves.<\/p>\n

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\"\"\"\"<\/a>10 Strategic Points by Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader on the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz<\/p>\n

WANA (May 11) \u2013 Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader, has outlined \u201c10 strategic points regarding the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz\u201d in his recent remarks \u2014 points largely focused on regional security, the role of the Strait of Hormuz in international affairs, and the reduction of U.S. presence in the Persian Gulf. [\u2026]<\/p>\n

Iraqi Crude Tanker Transits Strait of Hormuz with Iranian Authorization
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WANA (May 11) \u2013 An Iraqi crude oil tanker has been sighted in the Gulf of Oman after successfully transiting the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly following clearance from Iranian authorities.<\/p>\n

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The tanker, identified as the AGOIS FANOURIOS I, began transmitting signals in the Sea of Oman after previously disabling its Automatic Identification System (AIS) upon entering the Strait of Hormuz yesterday. The vessel is currently en route to the Nghi Son port in Vietnam.<\/p>\n

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All Arab Ports in Persian Gulf Halt Operations<\/p>\n

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WANA (May 11) \u2013 The Secretary-General of the Shipping Association of Iran and Related Services has announced a total standstill of operations across all Arab ports located in the Persian Gulf.<\/p>\n

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Masoud Pol-Meh stated that all ports in the southern Persian Gulf have ceased activities. He provided stark figures on the impact, noting that while an average of 110 vessels carrying crude oil, gas, and petroleum derivatives previously exited the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz daily, that number has now dropped to zero.<\/p>\n

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\"All\"All<\/a>All Arab Ports in Persian Gulf Halt Operations<\/p>\n

WANA (May 11) \u2013 The Secretary-General of the Shipping Association of Iran and Related Services has announced a total standstill of operations across all Arab ports located in the Persian Gulf. \u00a0 Masoud Pol-Meh stated that all ports in the southern Persian Gulf have ceased activities. He provided stark figures on the impact, noting that [\u2026]<\/p>\n

Iranian Embassy in India to Trump: You Will Leave Our Region with Tears in Your Eyes
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WANA (May 11) \u2013 The Iranian Embassy in India has issued a direct warning to Donald Trump, regarding his recent remarks, suggesting a difficult departure for U.S. forces from the Middle East.<\/p>\n

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In a post on X, the Embassy wrote: \u201cWe have been through many ups and downs and learned many lessons. We will continue to laugh; but know this: soon you will leave our region with tears in your eyes.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Netanyahu Outlines Strategy to Remove Iran\u2019s Uranium<\/p>\n

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WANA (May 11) \u2013 In a recent interview, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed how Iran\u2019s highly enriched uranium would be removed, claiming that they would enter and take it out. He stated that President Trump had told him he wanted to \u201cgo in\u201d and noted that he believed the President was correct.<\/p>\n

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Netanyahu asserted that while the war with Iran has achieved much, it is not over because enriched uranium and enrichment facilities still exist in Iran.<\/p>\n

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\"\"\"\"<\/a>Netanyahu Outlines Strategy to Remove Iran\u2019s Uranium<\/p>\n

WANA (May 11) \u2013 In a recent interview, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed how Iran\u2019s highly enriched uranium would be removed, claiming that they would enter and take it out. He stated that President Trump had told him he wanted to \u201cgo in\u201d and noted that he believed the President was correct. \u00a0 Netanyahu [\u2026]<\/p>\n

Oil Prices Surge Over $4 Following Trump\u2019s Remarks
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WANA (May 11) \u2013 Global oil prices jumped more than $4 per barrel as markets opened today, reacting to escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.<\/p>\n

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The surge follows a statement from President Donald Trump, who declared Iran\u2019s recent diplomatic response \u201ctotally unacceptable.\u201d Following the remarks, Brent crude rose to $105.60 per barrel, while U.S. WTI climbed above the $100 mark.<\/p>\n

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International Airlines Continue to Avoid Tel Aviv Post-Conflict<\/p>\n

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WANA (May 11) \u2013 Despite the establishment of a ceasefire with Iran, major international carriers from Europe and the United States continue to suspend flights to Israel, sparking a crisis in the nation\u2019s aviation sector.<\/p>\n

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According to an Israeli newspaper report, the ongoing reluctance of foreign airlines to resume operations has prompted a Knesset committee to demand an emergency compensation plan. The proposed initiative seeks to provide financial relief to both stranded passengers and airlines affected by the hostilities.<\/p>\n

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\"Ben\"Ben<\/a>International Airlines Continue to Avoid Tel Aviv Post-Conflict<\/p>\n

WANA (May 11) \u2013 Despite the establishment of a ceasefire with Iran, major international carriers from Europe and the United States continue to suspend flights to Israel, sparking a crisis in the nation\u2019s aviation sector. \u00a0 According to an Israeli newspaper report, the ongoing reluctance of foreign airlines to resume operations has prompted a Knesset [\u2026]<\/p>\n

Iranian Resistance Against Aggressors as Old as Its Civilization<\/p>\n

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WANA (May 11) \u2013 In a pointed social media statement, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei utilized a significant historical milestone to send a diplomatic message to global powers.<\/p>\n

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Baghaei referenced the Battle of Carrhae in 53 BC, where the Parthian General Surena achieved a \u201cmasterful asymmetric victory\u201d over the heavily armored Roman legions despite having far fewer men and resources.<\/p>\n

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\"Iran's\"Iran's<\/a>Iranian Resistance Against Aggressors as Old as Its Civilization<\/p>\n

WANA (May 11) \u2013 In a pointed social media statement, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei utilized a significant historical milestone to send a diplomatic message to global powers. \u00a0 Baghaei referenced the Battle of Carrhae in 53 BC, where the Parthian General Surena achieved a \u201cmasterful asymmetric victory\u201d over the heavily armored Roman legions [\u2026]<\/p>\n

Iran: Damaged Tanker Caused Kharg Oil Pollution<\/p>\n

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WANA (May 11) \u2013 Iran\u2019s Environmental Protection Organization (EPO) has officially identified the cause of recent oil pollution near Kharg Island, dismissing reports of infrastructure failure.<\/p>\n

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Following conflicting reports in domestic and international media that sparked public concern, the EPO conducted a technical field investigation.<\/p>\n

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The agency confirmed that the contamination originated from the discharge of oily ballast water from a damaged tanker that had previously encountered issues near the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n

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\"The\"The<\/a>Iran: Damaged Tanker Caused Kharg Oil Pollution<\/p>\n

WANA (May 11) \u2013 Iran\u2019s Environmental Protection Organization (EPO) has officially identified the cause of recent oil pollution near Kharg Island, dismissing reports of infrastructure failure. \u00a0 Following conflicting reports in domestic and international media that sparked public concern, the EPO conducted a technical field investigation. \u00a0 The agency confirmed that the contamination originated from [\u2026]<\/p>\n

Trump: Iran\u2019s response is completely unacceptable
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WANA (May 11) \u2013\u00a0In a statement released on social media, U.S. President Donald Trump wrote: \u201cI have just read the response from Iran\u2019s so-called \u2018Representatives.\u2019 I don\u2019t like it \u2014 TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!<\/p>\n

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This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00a0 WANA \u2013 Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel\u2019s war against…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":108380,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[26],"tags":[34,6476,39,6892,256],"class_list":["post-108379","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-persian-gulf","tag-iran","tag-negotiations","tag-persian-gulf","tag-ramadan-war","tag-usa"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@iran\/116556041159845683","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108379","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108379"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108379\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/108380"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108379"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108379"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108379"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}