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  • Published: Mon May 11, 2026, 7:25 AM

Parliament speaker says Iran ready to 'teach a lesson' if attacked

By:Elizabeth GonzalesSupreeta BalasubramanianSalma El Omla
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Summary

  • Trump says ceasefire is 'on massive life support'
  • Trump says diplomatic solution with Iran 'very possible'
  • Parliament speaker says Iran ready to 'teach a lesson' if attacked
  • Trump to meet national security team to discuss way forward in Iran war: Axios
  • India's Modi to begin five-nation tour, including UAE, amid Middle East crisis
  • 11:34 PM, May 11, 2026

    Day 34 of ceasefire wrap: Here's what you missed

  • 11:07 PM, May 11, 2026

    US issues new Iran-related sanctions: Treasury Website

  • 10:51 PM, May 11, 2026

    Saudi, Iran FMs hold talks on regional developments

  • 10:51 PM, May 11, 2026

    Parliament speaker says Iran ready to 'teach a lesson' if attacked

  • 9:36 PM, May 11, 2026

    Trump set to discuss Iran in Beijing visit

  • 9:28 PM, May 11, 2026

    Turkish FM to hold Qatar talks on Iran war Tuesday

  • 9:17 PM, May 11, 2026

    Tehran defends proposal, calls it 'generous and responsible offer'

  • 8:53 PM, May 11, 2026

    Trump to meet national security team on Monday to discuss way forward in Iran war: Axios

  • 8:36 PM, May 11, 2026

    Zelenskyy holds call with UAE President

  • 8:29 PM, May 11, 2026

    Trump says will reduce federal gas tax

  • 8:16 PM, May 11, 2026

    India's Modi to begin five-nation tour, including UAE, amid Middle East crisis

  • 8:05 PM, May 11, 2026

    Trump says diplomatic solution with Iran 'very possible'

  • 8:04 PM, May 11, 2026

    'We’ll knock that out in about a day'

  • 7:53 PM, May 11, 2026

    Trump: Iran's proposal is 's*****'

  • 7:47 PM, May 11, 2026

    Trump says ceasefire is 'on massive life support'

  • 7:46 PM, May 11, 2026

    Trump claims Iran is willing to give US its 'nuclear dust'

  • 7:43 PM, May 11, 2026

    Trump says going to have 'complete victory' over Iran

  • 7:28 PM, May 11, 2026

    Iran war disrupts circuit board supply chain, raises tech costs

  • 7:23 PM, May 11, 2026

    Israel’s Iron Dome maker says no shortage of missile interceptors

  • 6:52 PM, May 11, 2026

    Emerging market investors shrug off Iran war shock, IIF data shows

  • 6:41 PM, May 11, 2026

    Oil prices rise after Trump rejects Iran's response to US proposal

  • 6:30 PM, May 11, 2026

    UAE strongly condemns attack on South Korean ship

  • 5:34 PM, May 11, 2026

    UK adds 12 new designations under Iran sanctions regime

  • 5:01 PM, May 11, 2026

    World has weeks to avert 'humanitarian crisis' over Hormuz fertiliser blockade: UN official

  • 4:54 PM, May 11, 2026

    Lebanon urges US ambassador to pressure Israel

  • 4:46 PM, May 11, 2026

    Nasser says 'no impact' on Aramco oil capacity

  • 4:39 PM, May 11, 2026

    Aramco CEO says industry 'needs to address declining reserves'

    quote    Even in the most optimistic scenario, energy and commodity supply chains will need several months to return to the pre-conflict traffic as vessels re-route or avoid being idle

    Aramco CEO Amin Nasser

  • 4:27 PM, May 11, 2026

    Aramco CEO on shipping disruption in Hormuz strait

  • 2:45 PM, May 11, 2026

    Israel's Iron Dome 'nearly 99% effective against incoming missiles'

  • 2:18 PM, May 11, 2026

    Photos: Anti-US billboard in Iran

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  • 2:05 PM, May 11, 2026

    Turkey FM to visit Qatar for talks on Iran war

  • 1:43 PM, May 11, 2026

    Lebanese President, US ambassador meet ahead of Israel talks

  • 1:27 PM, May 11, 2026

    Iran enters 73rd day of Internet blackout

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  • 1:25 PM, May 11, 2026

    Bahrain defence forces ready

  • 1:18 PM, May 11, 2026

    India has no plans to raise gold, silver import duties

  • 1:05 PM, May 11, 2026

    Iranian attacks in UAE 'crime against Islamic values'

  • 12:55 PM, May 11, 2026

    Extent of damage on South Korean cargo ship

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  • 12:17 PM, May 11, 2026

    Iran FM to visit India on May 14-15

  • 12:13 PM, May 11, 2026

    Iran says demanded end to war, release of assets in its response to US

    quote    We did not demand any concessions. The only thing we demanded was Iran's legitimate rights.

    Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei

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  • 12:00 PM, May 11, 2026

    Chinese factories, wholesalers face plastic shortage

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  • 11:47 AM, May 11, 2026

    Aftermath of Israeli strikes

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  • 11:27 AM, May 11, 2026

    Iran hangs man accused of passing info to CIA, Mossad

    quote    Erfan Shakourzadeh... was hanged for collaborating with the US intelligence service and the Mossad spy service.

    Judiciary's Mizan Online website

  • 11:10 AM, May 11, 2026

    'No evacuation planned for Indians in UAE'

  • 10:45 AM, May 11, 2026

    South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship

  • 10:24 AM, May 11, 2026

    Ceasefire so far

  • 10:19 AM, May 11, 2026

    Heathrow's April passenger numbers fall

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  • 9:55 AM, May 11, 2026

    VLCC tanker left Hormuz on Iran's designated route: Tasnim

  • 9:49 AM, May 11, 2026

    Russia envoy criticises US demands on Iran's nuclear programme

  • 9:40 AM, May 11, 2026

    Dubai gold prices lose Dh5.25

  • 9:31 AM, May 11, 2026

    Is Iran still attacking the UAE, GCC?

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  • 9:18 AM, May 11, 2026

    Why did Iran renew its attacks on the UAE, GCC?

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  • 8:54 AM, May 11, 2026

    Oil soars as Trump rejects Iran's terms

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  • 8:45 AM, May 11, 2026

    What's the status of Strait of Hormuz?

  • 8:23 AM, May 11, 2026

    Iran FM speaks with Egyptian FM

  • 8:16 AM, May 11, 2026

    Is Strait of Hormuz still blocked?

    quote    For the fifth consecutive day, and across the last 72 hours, there have been zero outbound commercial transits recorded through the Strait of Hormuz in all vessel categories, indicating a complete and sustained halt to commercial flow.

    Hormuztracking.com

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  • 7:56 AM, May 11, 2026

    What's included in Iran's response to US' proposal?  

  • 7:44 AM, May 11, 2026

    China announces Trump's visit from May 13 to 15

  • 7:28 AM, May 11, 2026

    Trump says Iran response to US proposal is 'unacceptable'

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  • 7:24 AM, May 11, 2026

    Ceasefire enters Day 34