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strikeMay 13, 2026

Iran restores most missile sites as Trump accuses media of ‘virtual treason’

Summary

Iran war briefing: Tehran restores most missile sites as Trump accuses US media of ‘virtual treason’ - Donald Trump is travelling to China for landmark talks with President Xi Jinping, focusing on how to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. - Reports indicate Iran has restored operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, leading Trump to accuse US media of 'virtual treason' for reporting on Iran's military capabilities. - The United Arab Emirates reportedly carried out secret strikes on Iran, including an attack on a refinery, marking the first involvement of a Gulf nation in the conflict. - Iran has threatened to accelerate its nuclear weapons programme to 90 per cent purity if attacked again, following criticism from Trump regarding its response to a US peace proposal. - Oil prices fell as Trump headed to China for the summit, with Brent crude settling at $107 a barrel, after earlier rallies driven by concerns over the US-Israeli war against Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Perspectives

Iranian Official

Iran has restored operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz to defend its sovereignty against US-Israeli aggression and foreign interference aimed at controlling vital waterways. The UAE's secret strikes on Iranian facilities, including a refinery, mark an unprecedented act of Gulf aggression backed by external powers. Tehran has warned it will accelerate uranium enrichment to 90% purity if attacked again, rejecting imposed peace talks in China as cover for continued violations of its territorial integrity.

Israeli

Israel faces an existential threat from Iran's swift restoration of 30 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, enabling Tehran to target the Jewish state and choke critical maritime routes in coordination with its proxy networks. Defensive necessity compels ongoing operations to degrade these capabilities and deter nuclear escalation to 90% enrichment, as Iran exploits any perceived weakness. US-Israeli efforts to secure the region remain vital amid attempts to undermine these measures.

Neutral

US President Donald Trump is traveling to China for talks with President Xi Jinping on efforts to end the conflict involving Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Reports indicate Iran has restored operational access to most of its missile sites along the strait, prompting Trump to accuse US media of “virtual treason” for coverage of Iranian capabilities; separate unverified reports describe secret strikes by the United Arab Emirates on Iranian targets, including a refinery, and an Iranian threat to increase uranium enrichment to 90 percent purity if attacked again. Brent crude settled at $107 a barrel after earlier gains linked to concerns over the strait’s closure.

Western

President Trump travels to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping focused on ending Iranian aggression and restoring open access to the Strait of Hormuz. Coalition partners, including the UAE, have executed targeted strikes on Iranian military and energy sites to neutralize missile and nuclear threats, as Tehran reactivates most of its coastal launch facilities. These efforts aim to deter further escalation while Brent crude stabilizes at $107 per barrel.

Pro-Peace

As the US-Israeli campaign against Iran drags on, secret UAE strikes on refineries and threats to accelerate nuclear enrichment risk devastating civilian populations through infrastructure collapse, radiation exposure, and energy-driven humanitarian fallout. With oil prices spiking amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions, vulnerable communities worldwide bear the economic brunt of prolonged fighting. The upcoming Trump-Xi summit in China represents a vital diplomatic off-ramp to halt escalation and prioritize negotiated de-escalation over further bloodshed.

Global South

Iran has exercised its sovereign right to restore operational control over most missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz in response to repeated external attacks. The UAE’s covert strikes, alongside Trump’s threats to accelerate pressure on Tehran’s nuclear programme, reflect neo-colonial dynamics in which Gulf proxies and Western powers seek to dictate outcomes in the region. With Trump now turning to Beijing for talks, the episode exposes the failure of US-led institutions to prevent escalation while disrupting energy flows vital to the Global South.

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    Iran war briefing: Tehran restores most missile sites as Trump accuses US media of ‘virtual treason’ - Donald Trump is travelling to China for landmark talks with President Xi Jinping, focusing on how to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. - Reports indicate Iran…

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